Village Sanitation Engineering

by Kusum Poddar

ISBN: 9789371706841
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Imprint : Agri Horti Press
Year : 2026
Price : Rs. 13990.00
Biblio : ix+319p., figs., tbls., 25cm

About The Book

The book covers a wide range of sanitation issues, including hygiene, sustainable sanitation, waste management, water supply and food safety, toilet and sewage treatment, waste purification and treatment, water storage and treatment, recycling water, and water conservation practices. The book takes a practical approach to sanitation engineering, providing information on principles and practices that can be applied in real-world situations. The book emphasizes the importance of sustainability in sanitation engineering and provides information on sustainability principles and practices, as well as techniques for achieving sustainable sanitation, waste management, and water supply and sanitation. The book emphasizes the importance of community participation in sanitation engineering and provides a comprehensive and practical guide to sanitation engineering, with a focus on sustainability, community participation, and practical applications. It is a suitable for a wide range of readers, including students, researchers, practitioners, and a valuable resource for anyone interested in sanitation engineering, particularly those working in rural communities.

Table of Contents

Preface v 1. Introduction 1 2. Hygiene 23 3. Sustainable Sanitation 47 4. Waste Management 55 5. Water Supply and Sanitation 65 6. Food Safety 86 7. Toilet and Sewage Treatment 112 8. Sustainability Principles 141 9. Watershed Management: Principles and Practices 158 10. Waste Purification and Treatment 173 11. Harvesting 209 12. Water Storage and Treatment 225 13. Recycling Water 255 14. Water Conservation Practices 294 Bibliography 315 Index 317