Feacal Sludge (FS) is the slurry or semi-solid material, which accumulates in the collection
\nsystems of on-site sanitation facilities, like pit latrines, aqua privies, pour flush or septic tanks.
\nFS contains all infective organisms excreted with human faeces. Depending on the health of
\nthe population several species of pathogenic bacteria, viruses, parasits and helminths may be
\nfound in the feaces. Due to this fact the safe and effective management of FS has to be a priority in keeping the communities clean.
\nThe KUPSIP Project (Kawempe Urban Poor Sanitation Improvement Project) funded by African Water Facility through ADB African Development Bank (ADB) has conducted a study to
\ndevelop effective models for fecal sludge management, with focus on informal settlements in
\nKawempe division. Similar to other parts and divisions of Kampala City, Kawempe\u2019s unplanned settlement are difficult to access which justifies the poor faecal sludge collection from
\nthis areas. To find adequate and sustainable solutions for this situation CIDI proposed different components of FSM services chain in a manual which offer technical information and
\nguidance for local authorities and private enterprises in this issues,. This manual was edited
\nand compiled in collaboration with NETWAS Uganda and KCCA and is available at CIDI
\nHead Office or in Field Office in Kawempe. This manual compares existing management
\nmodels for FSM from storage, emptying, transport and treatment and gives recommendations. The manual has as well been widely disseminated to a number of stakeholders.
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