Nitrate pollution of groundwater by pit latrines in developing countries
Pit latrines are one of the most common forms of onsite sanitation facilities in many developing countries. These latrines are suitable as a means of isolating human waste, however, conditions within pits often lead to nitrification of the contained waste. In areas with a near-surface aquifer, the p...
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| Format: | Article |
| Language: | English |
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AIMS Press
2015-04-01
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| Series: | AIMS Environmental Science |
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| Online Access: | http://www.aimspress.com/article/10.3934/environsci.2015.2.302/fulltext.html |