Sanitation and Cleanliness for a Healthy Environment

Access to clean water and sanitation is critical to good health. This highly illustrated book helps health promoters, development workers, educators, and activists take charge of their health by improving latrines, toilets and sanitation systems. Sanitation and Cleanliness covers topics including: health problems caused by poor sanitation and disposal of human waste; hand-washing, keeping clean, and safe food preparation; and instructions on how to build a variety of latrines, flush toilets, and ecological composting toilets. These proven tools, knowledge, and inspiration can transform local communities’ water use and improve their health.