Appropriateness of low-cost sewerage for African cities: a questionnaire survey of expert opinion
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A questionnaire survey was circulated via Internet-based sanitation forums to assess prevailing expert opinion about the appropriateness of low-cost sewerage for African cities. The questionnaire explored opinions about low-cost solids-free sewerage (settled sewerage), low-cost solidstransporting sewerage (simplified sewerage, condominial sewerage), and conventional solidstransporting sewerage. A total of 61 valid responses were obtained: 83% of respondents considered low-cost sewerage to be “sometimes” or “often” appropriate for lower-income districts of African cities, versus 17% who considered it “never” or “very rarely” appropriate. In contrast, only 44% of respondents considered conventional sewerage to be “sometimes” or “often” appropriate. Thus low-cost sewerage is widely viewed as a serious option to be given serious consideration during urban sanitation planning in African contexts. However, most respondents consider it appropriate only in certain specific situations, and many express concern about costs and long-term maintainability. Respondents’ comments concerning specific situations in which low-cost sewerage may be appropriate are discussed in detail.
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