| Author | Deloria, Ilde Balanay |
| Call Number | AIT Thesis no. EV-91-1 |
| Subject(s) | Sanitation--Thailand--Bangkok
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| Note | A thesis submitted in partial fulfillment of the requirements for the degree of Master of Engineering, School of Environment, Resources and Development |
| Publisher | Asian Institute of Technology |
| Abstract | Most of the people in the slum areas do not enjoy the benefits of an adequate facilities for sanitary disposal of their wastes. The problem emanates from the fact that the economic status of most residents in the slum areas is not enough to finance conventional urban solutions to sanitation, such as sewerage. The people of the study area - Khlong Kum - are not exceptions to this. This study aims in developing alternatives to the conventional sewerage which are affordabl e to the poor people. It was found out, in this study, that the latrines of the people in Khlong Kum have the potential to be upgraded to conform to public health standards. It is still not too late to implement the necessary improvements. The area is not heavily polluted characterized by the minimum indicators Dissolved Oxygen and Chemical Oxygen Demand. However, the main concern of the people in the area is not sanitation, hence, an eduaction campaign on sanitation and hygiene is suggested before any improvement about sanitary facilities to ensure success. The use of alternating pits (made up of prefabricated concrete rings ) and anaerobic filter has been recommended for the area of Khlong Kum where the major constraints are: low-soil permeability, seasonal flooding, low-income populace, little available space, and preference of the people for an easy construction methods. |
| Year | 1991 |
| Type | Thesis |
| School | School of Environment, Resources, and Development (SERD) |
| Department | Other Field of Studies (No Department) |
| Academic Program/FoS | Environmental Engineering and Management (EV) |
| Chairperson(s) | Tran, Francis T. |
| Examination Committee(s) | Weber, Karl E. ;Bhattarai, Kiran K. |
| Scholarship Donor(s) | The Government of Australia |
| Degree | Thesis (M.Eng.) - Asian Institute of Technology, 1991 |