This manual provides the background of greywater characteristics and gives guidance how to construct and operate a low-tech sand filter for onsite greywater treatment. It describes all aspects to be considered in the process of planning, construction and maintenance of greywater filters on the household level in rural areas. This manual is made for practitioners, technicians and interested households who want to design, construct and operate a low-tech greywater filter.
- Background - Greywater - Sand and Gravel Filters - Vertical Greywater Filters - Vertical Filter Design - Horizontal Greywater Filter - Horizontal Filter Design - Starting the Grey Water Filter Operation - Planting - Pretreatment - Bio Filter - MaintenanceHuhn, L. (2015). Greywater Tratment in Sand and Gravel Filters Low Tech Solution for Sustainable Wastewater Management - Manual for Design, Construction, Operation and Maintenance Women in Europe for a Common Future (WECF)
Constructed wetlandsGreywater or wastewaterRuralPractitionersGuidelines and manualsEnglish