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Combining sewered and non-sewered sanitation in Montero, Bolivia
The report evaluates four sanitation system configurations in Montero, Bolivia, finding that while the utility COSMOL has successfully implemented mixed services, significant gaps remain in environmental sustainability and governance. It highlights that minor technical optimizations can reduce health and environmental risks across all systems, with urine-diverting dry toilets (UDDTs) offering the highest potential for impact reduction. While local farmers show interest in sanitation-derived fertilizers, household acceptance of on-site systems is hindered by concerns over odors and vectors. The report concludes that upscaling sustainable sanitation requires stronger collaboration between local authorities and COSMOL, new policy instruments, and a long-term strategic vision.
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Document type: Report