1. Regional Workshop on Sustainable Sanitation in South Asia 27-29 April 2009 ECOSAN Experience in Sri Lanka Deepthi U. Sumanasekera, Deputy General Manager National Water Supply & Drainage Board, Sri

2. Land Area: 64,740 Sqkm Population: 20 mln 9 Provinces, 25 districts Rural Population: 70% General Information

3. Historical Background 4 th Century BC

4. Urine Disposal

5. Present Sanitation Status Water sealed toilets with septic tanks (38%) With direct/off pit (43%) 81 % Pipe Borne 2 % Pit Latrines & Other 12 % No toilets 5 %

6. Introduction of Ecosan Objective 1: Pilot Project with 30 toilets at three locations Objective 2: Concept awareness & promotion

7. Ecosan Locations Pilot project Replication TSUNAMI assistance - TSUNAMI/UNICEF assistance

8. Learning Points

9. Capital Investment OptionCost in USD Conventional direct/off pit latrines 200-240 Ecosan type300-350 Toilet with septic tank 600

10. Technological Awareness Name : A.L. Mohamed Jiffry Home Address: 170/25, Sennell kiramam 01, Sammanthurai Occupation : Mason Age : 29 Years Experience : 15 years, Other Information: Eight masons are currently working under him. Involved in construction of major buildings and houses.. -Capacity building -Training of masons

11. Primitive Design Top down approach Wrong convincing point Option for poor Primitive design Lack of recognition

12. Use of Water CLICK

13. Fear of Post-Contamination Wash-water/urine disposal has to be carefully designed !!!

14. Family Discipline Training on: - Proper use -Trouble shooting - Corrective measures Needs several days to correct a mistake !!!

15. Value of Monitoring Post project monitoring - is a must !

16. Awareness at All Levels Market Statergy should be CONSERVATION ! Small focal groups are more effective !!!

17. Conclusion ECOSAN will be a sensible option in meeting sanitation MDGs in Sri Lanka

18. Thank You