During rainy seasons, ground water tables rise. This may lead to flooding/waterlogging destructive to sanitation infrastructure. Sludge from pit latrines gets mixed with and contaminates ground and surface water (used for household consumption and agricultural activities) at great expense to public health. In addition, the following problems have been identified which make toilets expensive and unsustainable, especially for the rural poor:
- High cost of emptying, high fill-up rate due to infiltration of the ground water to the pit causing premature need for pit emptying.
- Substructure damage due to water level fluctuation.
- Frequent requirement for some retrofitting/maintenance after each flood.
- High need for toilets during flooding (when open defecation practice is not possible).
WORTH
As winners you will win prize money and chance to implement your innovation on the field.
- First prize: €3,000 + implementation of your solution in one of the FINISH Mondial countries
- Second prize: €2,000
- Third prize: €1,000
- Audience favourite (live voting during virtual event): €1,000.
ELIGIBILITY
- They welcome applications from a diverse range of candidates. You can apply as an individual or as part of the group (Research institution, academic institution, NGO, or entrepreneur).
- Participants with technical experience on toilet construction are encouraged to apply.
DEADLINE: May 30, 2021.
To apply and for more information visit here
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