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Decentralized sanitation implementation in Vietnam: a peri-urban case study
1Faculté d'Aménagement, Université de Montréal, Canada. julie.beausejour@gmail.com
Summary
This study shows how Vietnamese communities can manage wastewater effectively through household involvement and local resources. Enhancing technology and capacity building are key for sustainable small-scale wastewater management.
Area of Science:
- Environmental Engineering
- Community Development
- Water Resource Management
Background:
- Wastewater management in Vietnam faces challenges, particularly in peri-urban and small towns.
- Limited utilization of local resources for effective wastewater treatment is a significant issue.
- Community-based approaches are emerging as potential solutions for decentralized wastewater management.
Purpose of the Study:
- To present a comprehensive case study of a small-scale wastewater management project in Vietnam.
- To demonstrate community integration of a household-based wastewater management system.
- To explore the efficient utilization of local resources for wastewater management in Vietnam.
Main Methods:
- Case study methodology focusing on a specific small-scale wastewater project.
- Analysis of community participation and management structures.
- Assessment of technology appropriateness and capacity building needs.
Main Results:
- Successful integration of a small-scale wastewater management system driven by household participation.
- Demonstrated effectiveness of community management in sustaining the system.
- Identification of underutilized local resources in peri-urban and small towns.
Conclusions:
- Community-based wastewater management is feasible and effective in Vietnam.
- Appropriate technologies and strengthened management/technical capacities are crucial for success.
- Local resources can significantly contribute to sustainable wastewater management if properly leveraged.
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