The Challenges of Urban ...
Published by TITUS DRALEKE, Makerere University - MSc Student
The Challenges of Urban ecological Sanitation
One of selling points for ecological sanitation is the fertilizer value of the toilet. So as mentioned by others, land tenure and space issues limit motivation for ecological sanitation in urban areas. Yet poor sanitation in urban areas is found within peri-urban informal settlements.
The operation requirements of ecological sanitation is higher than other conventional sanitation options. So ownership issues and elements of sharing complicate maintenance of ecological sanitation.