Lessons learned from a Tiger Worm Toilet implementation project in Sierra Leone

This paper discusses the implementation of Tiger Worm Toilets (TWTs) as a sustainable alternative to pit latrines in areas with challenging environmental conditions. The study was carried out in Koinadugu, Sierra Leone, where TWTs were installed in 200 households, providing safe sanitation for appro...

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Published in:	Journal of Water, Sanitation and Hygiene for Development
Main Authors:	Laure Sioné, Andy Bastable, Abdullah Ampilan, Michael R. Templeton
Format:	Article
Language:	English
Published:	IWA Publishing 2023-08-01
Subjects:	pit latrine sanitation tiger worm toilet vermifiltration worm-based sanitation
Online Access:	http://washdev.iwaponline.com/content/13/8/604

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