A properly designed, dry, urine diversion system is one of the more
natural ways to handle human waste. Urine diversion (or separation)
is fundamental to the operation and effectiveness of such a system.
Land mammals discharge their solid and liquid wastes separately and
in an aerobic condition (free to air) this waste is degraded quickly
and harmlessly. Urine is full of valuable nutrients which are added
back into the soil, however, the faeces contains most of the bacteria
discharged from our bodies. If these faeces come into contact with the
urine, the nutrients feed the bacteria and in an aerobic situation fermentation
occurs and we get the production of unpleasant odours such as hydrogen
sulphide and ammonia. In many circumstances a dry, urine diversion system
is a modern and very acceptable alternative to a water borne sewerage
system. It is simple and easy to install and requires little or no connection
to other services. Properly handled the treated waste can be a very
valuable fertilizer or compost.
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3. What is a Hybrid Toilet System?
To
overcome many of the difficulties in providing effective and acceptable
sanitation in developing areas and other remote locations the Hybrid
Toilet system was developed in Australia in conjunction with the James
Cook University in Queensland. It provides many of the features and
benefits of a full water borne system but in a self contained system.
Treatment of human waste in an anaerobic condition (in the absence of
free oxygen) if done correctly is very effective. The major consideration
is the treatment period (detention time) in the system to ensure complete
destruction of pathogenic bacteria. The Hybrid Toilet System is based
on the displacement principal and in a properly sized application, detention
times are up to 140 days. The system is filled with water on installation
and no additional water is required between servicing intervals which
are between 5 and 7 years. The Hybrid Toilet System is ideal for use
in situations from single household installations up to schools and
other communal facilities for in excess of 150 people.
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4. Can I use a Portable, Chemical Toilet?
By
design, a Portable, Chemical Toilet is meant as a temporary facility.
To use one full time would be a very costly exercise and create difficulties
for servicing and cleaning which requires specialized equipment. These
toilets are basically designed for use by service providers who provide
them for use at various types of events. These toilets are available
as basic units right up to luxury toilets with wash basins and flushing
facilities.
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5. Why would I want an electric, incinerating
toilet?
There
are circumstances where such a unit will work and other systems will
not perform adequately. In confined spaces, trains, boats etc., the
Incinolet provides a hygienic, odour free toilet. The waste is completely
incinerated to a dry ash which is easily disposed of with normal household
refuse.
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6. I use standard, formaldehyde based chemicals
in my portable toilets.
Why would I want to change?
For
many years, formaldehyde has been used to treat waste in portable, chemical
toilets. It is a cheap and readily available product, however, there
are serious health concerns in regard to it. WHO has identified formaldehyde
as a toxic, carcinogenic chemical and it carries many health and hazard
warnings. Formaldehyde is a threat to both the service providers who
are in regular contact with it and to the users of the portable toilets.
Additionally, it is discharged into the sewerage system and creates
further problems down the line. Anotec ALM2 has been developed as a
non formaldehyde alternative for the treatment of waste in portable
toilets and has been tested and approved for use by Johannesburg Water,
the leading provider of water services in South Africa.
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7. I have always used chemicals to treat waste
and wastewater.
Why would I want to use a biological product?
Our
environment is becoming threatened daily by the use and discharge of
chemical products which are not easily biodegraded in our treatment
systems. Our Biologic products are based on micronutrient technology
which provides the necessary nutrition source for the facultative bacteria
present in the waste or waste stream. By stimulating the growth of the
facultative bacteria colony, waste is degraded quickly and efficiently
whilst eliminating unpleasant odours. Common technology utilizes the
addition of, often alien, bacteria in large quantities into the system
to degrade the waste. These bacteria often do not occur naturally in
these systems, therefore, it requires a constant addition to maintain
effectiveness. Our products do not suffer from this problem as they
utilize the naturally occurring organisms and continue to work effectively.
We have products specially designed for various applications and they
are entirely safe in use and comprise of only naturally occurring components.
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