Dry-San Hygienic Rural Toilet

IIT Bombay

The Dry-San Hygienic Rural Toilet is a dry sanitation system consisting of squat type toilet pan with three ports for solids, urine and washing water, designed at IIT Bombay.

Product description Brand name and product description

The Dry-San Hygienic Rural Toilet is a dry sanitation system consisting of squat type toilet pan with three ports for solids, urine and washing water, designed by IIT Bombay. This technology was designed for communities in India with less access to water for flushing, as the separation of liquids from the solid waste allows it to be aerobically decomposed over time and ultimately land applied as manure.

Target region(s) Target region for distribution/implementation (listed by country if specified)
Distributors/implementing organizations Organization(s) distributing/deploying this product directly to communities/individuals?"

The Dry-San Toilet system can be acquired directly from manufacturer or built in place, the design manual and guidelines are ready for distribution to NGOs and/or self-help groups.

Market suggested retail price Price per unit or service price per usage/terms (USD). Subsidies noted.

Depends upon size, one estimate states if not made in bulk and including labor it can cost up to ~1000 USD (Rs 70,000)Converted June 2019

Competitive landscape Similar products available on the market. May not be a comprehensive listing.

Other eco-toilets and pit latrines including the Elephant Toilet, Durasan Latrines, and Sulabh.

SDG targeted United Nations Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs) targeted with this product/application/service

Goal 6: Clean water and sanitation

Target user(s) Target user/consumer base (country, income segment)

Target users include households, communal public toilets, businesses, and target buyers may also include governments and non-governmental organizations.

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