A rapid assessment of septage management in Asia : policies and practices in India, Indonesia, Malaysia, the Philippines, Sri Lanka, Thailand, and Vietnam

It provides a regional analysis of key challenges and existing good practices related to septage management, and highlights strategies through which governments, water and wastewater operators, and development assistance agencies can promote sustainable management practices. The key finding is that most countries neglect septage management, which results in significant urban water, environmental and public health damages. Nevertheless, a number of countries and cities in the region have established model regulations, treatment facilities and supporting programs that can be disseminated to catalyze replication.