Human waste management is a major concern in Tuvalu despite decades of promotion of the use of water-seal flush toilets and septic tank systems as the safest and most hygienic way to
dispose of human wastes. These systems were promoted as an alternative to the use of the beach for human waste disposal. Unfortunately, the septic tank-based system was introduced in
Tuvalu and many other atolls in the Pacific Islands region without regard to the geophysical characteristics of atolls.
Available electronically
Call Number: 333.713 7 LAL (EL)
ISBN/ISSN: 978-982-04-0356-7
Physical Description: vi, 31 p. ; 29 cm
Data and Resource
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Publisher | International Waters Programme (International Waters Programme (IWP)), Secretariat of the Pacific Regional Environment Programme (SPREP) |
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Source URL | https://library.sprep.org/content/economics-liquid-waste-management-funafuti-tu… |
Identifier | VL-29764 |
Spatial / Geographical Coverage Location | SPREP LIBRARY |
Relevant Countries | Pacific Region |
License |
Public
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Author | Lal, Padma |
Contact Name | SPREP Records and Archives Officer |
Contact Email | [email protected] |