2022年6月1日 · The World health Organization defines sanitation as the provision of facilities and services for the safe management of human excreta from the toilet to containment and storage and treatment onsite or conveyance, treatment and eventual safe end use or disposal.

"Sanitation generally refers to the provision of facilities and services for the safe disposal of human urine and faeces. The word 'sanitation' also refers to the maintenance of hygienic conditions, through services such as garbage collection and wastewater disposal." [11]

Basic sanitation facilities are defined as functional improved sanitation facilities separated for males and females on or near the premises. Improved sanitation facilities include a pit latrine with slab, a ventilated improved pit latrine, a flush toilet, a pour-flush toilet or a composting toilet.

2024年10月23日 · As of 2023, an estimated 1.7 billion people lack access to basic sanitation facilities, which includes safe disposal of human waste and access to handwashing stations with soap and water at home. Proper sanitation facilities (such as toilets) promote health by allowing people to dispose of their waste appropriately.

Improved sanitation facilities are those designed to hygienically separate excreta from human contact. There are three main ways to meet the criteria for having a safely managed sanitation service (SDG 6.2).

Improved sanitation facilities range from simple but protected pit latrines to flush toilets with a sewerage connection. To be effective, facilities must be correctly constructed and properly maintained.

2025年2月4日 · Busan, South Korea – Busan is taking steps to enhance the consistency, safety, and functionality of its urban landscape by introducing standardized designs for key public facilities. Recognizing the challenges posed by inconsistent infrastructure across the city’s districts, officials have developed a unified approach for bus stops, manhole ...