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CLOSE THIS BOOKA Guide to the Development of On-site Sanitation (WHO, 1992, 246 p.)
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VIEW THE DOCUMENTPreface
Part I. Foundations of sanitary practice
Part II. Detailed design, construction, operation and maintenance
Part III. Planning and development of on-site sanitation projects
VIEW THE DOCUMENTReferences
VIEW THE DOCUMENTSelected further reading
VIEW THE DOCUMENTGlossary of terms used in this book
VIEW THE DOCUMENTAnnex 1. Reuse of excreta
VIEW THE DOCUMENTAnnex 2. Sullage
VIEW THE DOCUMENTAnnex 3. Reviewers
VIEW THE DOCUMENTSelected WHO publications of related interest
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