Reinventing Pit Latrines Using Breathable Laminate Liners to Mitigate Groundwater Contamination

Pit latrines are ubiquitous in conflict zones and refugee camps where resources like water and land are scarce. This causes nearby water sources to get contaminated by the leachates from pit latrines. Our innovative breathable laminate-lined pit latrines will protect the groundwater from fecal contamination without compromising safe excreta disposal. They will also provide an alternate sanitation solution to fully-sealed cess pits in high water table areas.