Fecal Sludge Management (FSM) Scenario in Urban Areas of Bangladesh

摘要: Except for about 20% area of Dhaka city (covered by virtually non-functional sewerage system), all urban areas of Bangladesh are served by on-site sanitation (OSS) system. However, OSS systems in Bangladesh have been developed without any consideration to the management of fecal sludge. Disposal of fecal sludge in low-lying areas and in lakes and canals within urban areas is common, which is causing serious environmental degradation and endangering public health. This study presents an assessment of the typical fecal sludge management scenario in selected urban areas (slums, developed areas and Paurashava town) of Bangladesh. It has been found that in the absence of proper monitoring by competent authorities, septic tank system has been developed very poorly in all urban areas. In many urban areas that are supposed to be served by septic tank system, the system is altogether absent, and …