A new approach for local wastewater management sanitation case study of rural school (Chorfech 24)

Implementation & management solutions

The results show the feasibility of the system composed of a septic tank and horizontal subsurface constructed wetland. Regarding the high removal rates obtained, the final quality of treated effluent could be sufficient for garden irrigation. Rainwater could provide an alternative as well as the installation of water-saving devices. The pilot activity will also build and reinforce the capacity building and expertise related to the implemented techniques under real conditions. This solution can be recommended for wide application in rural schools in Tunisia and could be replicated in similar areas and countries in order to save water and efficiently treat domestic wastewater avoiding direct discharge of untreated wastewater.