Mobilet

AQUASANTEC

The Mobilet toilet is a sanitation solution comprised of a slab and a hut.

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Product description Brand name and product description

The Mobilet, produced by AquaSanTec, is a mobile pit-latrine toilet comprised of a slab and a hut, or super-structure. The toilet can be assembled quickly by users, and has a modular design which allows for institutions to install several toilets simultaneously.

Target region(s) Target region for distribution/implementation (listed by country if specified)

Kenya, Uganda, Burundi, Rwanda, Southern Sudan, Zambia

Distributors/implementing organizations Organization(s) distributing/deploying this product directly to communities/individuals?"

Mobilet latrines are distributed by the following group of companies under AQUASANTEC: Kentainers, Crestanks, Aquasan, and Afritank.

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

150 USD

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

The Mobilet can be compared to standard pit latrines with superstructures built from local materials rather than prefabricated materials.

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)

The Mobilet targets people in schools, clinics, hospitals or refugee camps.

Manufacturing/building method(s) Detail regarding solution production or construction method (instructions, mass production capacity, custom made,etc...)

The Mobilet latrine is produced at national manufacturing plants in its distributor countries.

Product Intellectual Property Open source/IP protected (note patent)/trade secret/other?

Patent protected

User Provision Model Where can the product be purchased/acquired by end users?

Users can obtain the product/service from either Kentainers or Cresstanks.

Distribution to date Number of units that have been deployed, downloads or users to date

Unknown

Fields marked are sourced values that have been evaluated by the manufacturer or a third party, all others are design specifications.

Toilet type

Type of toilet

Pit latrine

Evacuation method

Method of evacuation

Dry

Storage conditions

How the fecal sludge is stored

Pit

Capacity (L)

The holding volume of the containment

N/A

Time until emptying

Time until emptying is estimated to be needed

N/A

Design specifications Component and Operation overview including power, portability, facility requirements, preventative maintenance and user training requirements

The Mobilet is designed as a slab toilet with a superstructure creating the privacy of a single stall. The structure uses polyethylene to increase the product’s lifetime. The toilets are modular and were designed to be integrated together for rapid installation.

Product schematics Design and assembly illustrations

Technical support Technical support provided by

The Mobilet reduces the need for contractors, instead producing a “do-it-yourself” toilet that can be maintained directly by users. The distributors also provide support for clients with 1-year of after sales service and on contract can maintain facilities monthly.

Replacement components Availability of replacement components (in-country, by order,...)

Additional squatting slabs or slabs with pedestals can be purchased separately from the manufacturer.

Lifecycle Disposal and warranty

20 years

Manufacturer specified performance targets Designer / Manufacturer specified targets

Designer specified performance targets include the structure being lightweight and well ventilated in hot conditions, reusable over multiple pits, and modular to accommodate schools, hospitals or refugee camps.

Vetted performance Findings of manufacturer evaluations or independent testing centers

Unknown

Testing organizations Independent lab, academic research centers, etc.

The product was tested by UNESCO-IHE Institute for Water Education and Emory University.

Safety Potential hazards / risks related to operation of this product

Materials were chosen for the Mobilet toilet that were both hygienic and easy to clean.

Complementary technical systems Performance of this product is improved with another technology (eg. Cookstoves and Wind-blocking skirts)

Each Mobilet must be situated over a pit, which requires masonry in the construction of a stable platform for the structure to sit on.

Academic research Academic research related to the product (e.g. published papers in peer-reviewed journals)

Katukiza, A.Y. et al. 2010. Selection of sustainable sanitation technologies for urban slums — A case of Bwaise III in Kampala, Uganda. Science of the Total Environment.

Caruso, B. et. al. 2014. If you build it will they come? Factors influencing rural primary pupils’ urination and defecation practices at school in western Kenya. Journal of Water, Sanitation and Hygiene for Development.

Compliance with regulations Product certifications and standards referenced by designer/manufacturer

None

Evaluation methods Evaluation methods/protocols/guidelines referenced by designer or manufacturer.

The mobilets are inspected visually for strength.

Other information

None

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Product description Brand name and product description

Target region(s) Target region for distribution/implementation (listed by country if specified)

Kenya, Uganda, Burundi, Rwanda, Southern Sudan, Zambia

Distributors/implementing organizations Organization(s) distributing/deploying this product directly to communities/individuals?"

Mobilet latrines are distributed by the following group of companies under AQUASANTEC: Kentainers, Crestanks, Aquasan, and Afritank.

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

150 USD

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

The Mobilet can be compared to standard pit latrines with superstructures built from local materials rather than prefabricated materials.

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)

The Mobilet targets people in schools, clinics, hospitals or refugee camps.

Manufacturing & delivery

Manufacturing/building method(s) Detail regarding solution production or construction method (instructions, mass production capacity, custom made,etc...)

The Mobilet latrine is produced at national manufacturing plants in its distributor countries.

Product Intellectual Property Open source/IP protected (note patent)/trade secret/other?

Patent protected

User Provision Model Where can the product be purchased/acquired by end users?

Users can obtain the product/service from either Kentainers or Cresstanks.

Distribution to date Number of units that have been deployed, downloads or users to date

Unknown

Performance & use

Fields marked are sourced values that have been evaluated by the manufacturer or a third party, all others are design specifications.

Toilet type

Type of toilet

Pit latrine

Evacuation method

Method of evacuation

Dry

Storage conditions

How the fecal sludge is stored

Pit

Capacity (L)

The holding volume of the containment

N/A

Time until emptying

Time until emptying is estimated to be needed

N/A

Design specifications Component and Operation overview including power, portability, facility requirements, preventative maintenance and user training requirements

Product schematics Design and assembly illustrations

Technical support Technical support provided by

Replacement components Availability of replacement components (in-country, by order,...)

Additional squatting slabs or slabs with pedestals can be purchased separately from the manufacturer.

Lifecycle Disposal and warranty

20 years

Manufacturer specified performance targets Designer / Manufacturer specified targets

Vetted performance Findings of manufacturer evaluations or independent testing centers

Unknown

Testing organizations Independent lab, academic research centers, etc.

The product was tested by UNESCO-IHE Institute for Water Education and Emory University.

Safety Potential hazards / risks related to operation of this product

Materials were chosen for the Mobilet toilet that were both hygienic and easy to clean.

Complementary technical systems Performance of this product is improved with another technology (eg. Cookstoves and Wind-blocking skirts)

Each Mobilet must be situated over a pit, which requires masonry in the construction of a stable platform for the structure to sit on.

Research & standards

Academic research Academic research related to the product (e.g. published papers in peer-reviewed journals)

Katukiza, A.Y. et al. 2010. Selection of sustainable sanitation technologies for urban slums — A case of Bwaise III in Kampala, Uganda. Science of the Total Environment.

Compliance with regulations Product certifications and standards referenced by designer/manufacturer

None

Evaluation methods Evaluation methods/protocols/guidelines referenced by designer or manufacturer.

The mobilets are inspected visually for strength.

Other information

None

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