posted on 2018-02-12, 15:09authored byY.K. Moseti, Sammy N. Kimani, Benedict M. Mutua
Presently human settlements in developing societies do not effectively address problems in urban areas
including inadequate housing, unreliable energy sources, inadequate water supply, poor sanitation
systems and lack of access roads in informal settlements. Recently, Nakuru town water supply has been
characterized by chronic shortages and this threatens sanitation in residential and industrial functions
within the Municipality. “Flying toilets” and pit latrines are conspicuous in low income high density
settlements, while flush toilets, sewer systems and septic tanks are common among middle and high
income low density settlements. A study was carried out to assess and map linkages between sanitation
technologies and settlements profile in the municipality and examine implications of resource-oriented
sanitation technologies. Results showed that sanitation situation in low income settlements and choice of
sanitation technology is limited to multi-factors. 70% of respondents indicated a strain economically as a
determining factor in the choice of sanitation technology. The research recommended the adoption of
ecological sanitation as a paradigm shift from conventional sanitation.
History
School
Architecture, Building and Civil Engineering
Research Unit
Water, Engineering and Development Centre (WEDC)
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WEDC Conference
Citation
MOSETI, Y.K. ... et al, 2009. The linkage between settlement profile and choice of sanitation system in peri-urban areas: a case study of Nakuru municipality. IN: Shaw, R.J. (ed). Water, sanitation and hygiene - Sustainable development and multisectoral approaches: Proceedings of the 34th WEDC International Conference, Addis Ababa, Ethiopia, 18-22 May 2009 5p.p.
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