Biotoilets are biological toilets, named so because they convert human waste into non toxic, non contaminating water compatible with environmental standards, through application of multi strain bacteria culture, using aerobic forms of bacteria.
Watch this film on biotoilets, and how they can help to stop open defecation in India. Video courtesy Green Sanitation Foundation
Another major advantage of these biotoilets is that they do not need a sewage system to operate. They treat solid waste and convert it to liquid form, which is harmless and does not contaminate groundwater, soil, etc. Learn more about the biotoilet technology here.
One biotoilet costs Rs.25 - 30,000, which includes training on O&M, communication efforts, etc. Multiple biotoilets will cost more. GSF is also working on developing solar powered community bio-toilets.
A biotoilet in a home
Bio digestor tank made of brick and mortar
Biodigestor tank waste goes to nearby field for irrigation
Biodigestor tank for community toilets
Portable bio-toilets at construction site. Pictures courtesy Sudip Sen, Green Sanitation Foundation
For more information on biotoilets, contact Mr. Sudip Sen on sensudip@gsfbiotech.org
Green Sanitation Foundation
16, Taratalla Road,
Kolkata 700 088
India
Ph: +91 33 2401 4661-8
www.gsfbiotech.org
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