The basic sanitation system was originally
designed for use by the Australian Defence Force (ADF)
in remote, non serviced or disrupted areas.
The
basic design and low
cost installation makes it an ideal system for deployment
in civil emergency situations. The system is provided
in a flat packed easily assembled kits.
Each chamber pack weighs approximately
15 Kg, so units can be installed quickly without the need
for specialist equipment in any soil type including areas
with high seasonal water tables.
Photo right shows the system
installed in flooded trenches. The system was installed
on
reclaimed land during the wet season in Dili, East Timor,
where the ground water was 300mm below the surface.
Each system chamber requires a hole approximately
600mm square and 1000mm deep. Chambers may be installed
as close a 1 (one) metre to a building. Photo left shows
a system installed between emergency UN accommodation
buildings in Dili, East Timor.
See
also Conference Paper "Wastewater Treatment/Disposal
in Disrupted States East Timor (Military and Civilian)".
Systems may
remain in place indefinitely or be recovered (less the
liner) for reuse.
Planning Brief: stocks
should be held in local area stores, ready for use/supply
to cover an emergency. IES provides consultancy services
for the formulation of emergency contingency plans.