Sanlexicon

Sanlexicon is an online resource designed to promote a common understanding of technical terms related to all aspects of sanitation and excreta management (technical, financial, institutional, social). Being Included in the WaterWiki,  means that terms and their understanding can be defined, and debated. We encourage users to provoke dialogue and edit pages.

Terms are listed below alphaphetically and can be accessed by following the various links.

Activated sludgeAerated lagoonAerated pond
AerobicAnaerobic digestionAqua-privy
ArborlooAwareness raisingBOD
Bellagio statementBiodegradableBiodegradation
Biological oxygen demandBlack waterBlackwater
Blair latrineBucket latrineCLTS
CPCapacity buildingCat method
Cess poolCesspitCleaner production
Community-Led Total SanitationComposting latrineCondominial sewerage
Condominial sewerage systemConservancy tanksConsumer research
Cost recoveryCritical timesDemand-driven approaches
DesludgeDisposalDomestic wastewater
Drop holeE-coliEco-sanitation
Eco-sanitation latrineEcoSanEcological sanitation
Excreta disposalFOAMFaecal-oral disease
FaecesFlying toiletFossa Alterna
Grey waterGreywaterGroundwater
Hanging latrineHousehold centred approachHygiene promotion
Improved sanitation facilityInorganic matterLagoon
Main PageMapetMarket research
MarketingMarketing approachMicro-organism
Multiple-Stage FiltrationNightsoilNutrient
Off-set pit latrineOff-site plot sanitationOff-site sanitation
On-site plot sanitationOn-site sanitationOpen defecation
PHASTPSPParticipatory Hygiene and Sanitation Transformation
Pathogen organismPathogenic organismPeri-urban settlement
Pit latrinePolluter paysPolluter pays principle
Pour-flush latrinePrivate sector participationRecycling and re-use of water
Reduced-cost sewerage schemeRetention timeSanPlat
SanitationSanitation PlatformSanitation demand
Sanitation ladderSanitation marketingScalability
Scaling upSegmentationSeptage
Septic tankSewageSewage collection system
Sewage sludgeSewage systemSewage treatment
SewerSewerageSkyloo
SludgeSludge accumulationSmart subsidy
Soak awaySocial marketingSolar drying eco-sanitation latrine
Storm waterStrategic Sanitation ApproachSubsidy
SullageSuperstructureSupply-driven approach
SustainabilitySustainable excreta disposalSustainable sanitation
Target audienceTariffs and chargesToilet
Top-down sanitation programTop-down sanitation programsTotal Sanitation
Traditional latrineTwin pit pour-flush latrineTwin pit pour flush latrine
Unimproved sanitation facilityUrine diverting eco-sanitation latrineVIP
VIP latrineVacutugVentilated improved pit latrine
WASHWASH InitiativeWC
Wastewater treatmentWater ClosetWater seal
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