Utility of ecosan in flood-prone rural Bangladesh

Subject: Ecosan

Duration: 1:20 mins

A woman from rural Bangladesh explains the utility of ecosan in a flood prone region. Ecosan being built on raised surface above ground is a more feasible and durable option as compared to conventional toilets with subsurface pits or septic tanks which overspills or collapses during floods. Ecosan toilets have been functioning for the last two years in this part of rural Bangladesh.

Ecosan in Bangladesh