Transferability Study

South Africa

Location

South Africa

BACKGROUND

South Africa’s historical inequalities have left many without sanitation. Previous “dry” latrine solutions are difficult to maintain, leading to a shift toward innovative flushing urine-diversion toilets.

KEY FACTS

  • Deployment of 40 specialized toilets to separate urine at the source.
  • Production of “Aurin” a certified liquid fertilizer derived from human urine.

EXPECTED IMPACTS

  • Creation of supportive policy frameworks for urine re-use.
  • Development of sustainable piping and collection models for nutrient recovery.
  • Creation of business models that allow households or farmers to profit from fertilizer production.

PARTNERS INVOLVED

  OWNER  
Water Research Commission
  RESEARCH LEAD   
KWR