The anaerobic digestion technology has been in existence for centuries and its underlying
theory established for decades. It is considered a useful technology for the generation of …

The environmental engineering discipline has focused much of its historical efforts in
developing regions of the world on advancing environmental sustainability through …

This new edition of a well-established textbook covers the environmental and engineering
aspects of the management of rainwater and wastewater in areas of human development …

Wastewater has an image problem. Fraught with hazards requiring diligent attention, new
wastewater treatment techniques not only protect public health and improve ecosystem …

Abstract The 2030 Agenda for Sustainable Development outlines 17 individual Sustainable
Development Goals (SDGs) that guide the needs of practice for many professional …

Anthropologists contribute key insights toward a comprehensive understanding of water,
sanitation, and hygiene (WASH) as a multidimensional, multiscalar, and culturally …

Sanitation remains a global challenge, both in terms of access to toilet facilities and resource
intensity (eg, energy consumption) of waste treatment. Overcoming barriers to universal …

Thousands of households in coastal Madagascar rely on locally manufactured pitcher-pump
systems to provide water for drinking, cooking, and household use. These pumps typically …

Appropriate technology for sustainable development in developing countries should
consider comprehensive societal aspects of the target area and, at the same time, ensure …

A growing world population with increasing levels of food consumption will lead to more
dairy and swine production and increasing amount of manure that requires treatment …