Establishing specialized technical support and field research center for FSM and non sewered sanitation

Project Partners: BORDA, Selected Municipalities

Project Area:   Urban Municipalities in Nepal

Project Duration: January 2019 to September 2019

Aim:

  • To establish visible, successful end-to-end FSM systems and to support governments to get the high quality, reliable and timely technical support they need so they can meet their sanitation goals

 

Project Description:

Within this project, ENPHO provided technical consulting support to government and sanitation partners in designing, implementing and sustainable operation of high quality, end-to-end faecal sludge management systems that improve sanitation, public health, living conditions and the environment in cities in Nepal. The feasibility assessment and Detailed Project Report (DPR) of FSM services were prepared in three municipalities (Madhuban, Godawari and Dadeldhura). Together with Madhuban municipality, a natural Fecal Sludge Treatment System has been established and preparation of viable business plan including O&M guidelines are in the process. Madhuban municipality contributed land and 50% of construction cost for the establishment of FSTP. Similarly, the project organized trainings and workshops on fecal sludge management and non-sewered sanitation to build local capacity and advocate for FSM services at the local level. Together with EcoConcern Pvt. Ltd., ENPHO has prepared a business model to operate and manage the FSTP at Lubhu.

 

Project Outputs:

  • Established  FSTP in Madhuban Municipality;
  • Prepared Detail Project Report (DPR) on FSTP for Madhuban, Dadeldhura and GodawariMunicipalities;
  • Completed“Training on Introduction to FSM” to 29 officials from 11 municipalities;
  • Organized “Workshopon Fecal Sludge Management” to 34 local representatives and officials from 5 municipalities

 

Major Achievements:

Constructed FSTP in Madhuban Municipality in collaboration with the municipality

Consulting Service for Construction of Decentralized Wastewater Treatment System (DEWATS)teriorating the aesthetic value of local mountain environment.

Project Partner: Dhulikhel Hospital

Project Area: Dhulikhel Hospital, Kavre

Project Duration: June 2017 to December 2019

Aim:

  • To design, estimate and supervise the construction of DEWATS at Dhulikhel Hospital premises, Kavre.

Project Description:

In 1997, ENPHO introduced Nepal’s first constructed wetland system for the waste water management in Dhulikhel Hospital. Last year, Dhulikhel hospital decided to construct new DEWATS to accommodate the wastewater generated from the extended hospital. ENPHO provided technical support to design and supervise the construction of DEWATS in Dhulikhel Hospital. Furthermore, ENPHO provided the operation and maintenance training for caretakers for the sustainability for DEWATS. The system has been design to treat daily wastewater from 1500 population.

Project Outputs:

  • Prepared a detail engineering designreport;
  • Supervised and provided technical assistance to constructDEWATS;
  • Construction of DEWATS in Dhulikel Hospital;
  • Conducted treated water testing and regular monitoring

Major Achievement:

  • Establishment of DEWATS in Dhulikhel Hospitalwhich is in operation.

Beneficiaries: 1,500 people

Supporting the Development of Sustainable Solid Waste Management Strategies for the Mountainous Regions of Pakistan, India and Nepal

Project Partner: Korean Environment Corporation (K-Eco)

Project Areas: Ghandruk and Chomrong of Annapurna Rural Municipality

Project Duration: March to September 2019

Aim:

  • To support in developing sustainable solid waste management strategy so as to minimize environmental pollution in the mountainous regions in

Project Description:

Ghandruk and Chomrong have become popular tourist destinations for a unique culture of Gurung residing in that area. The consumption habits and associated activities of tourist and local inhabitants have resulted to increment in solid waste generation and been as one of the most visible environmental problems that are gradually deteriorating the aesthetic value of local mountain environment.

Though various initiatives have been made through various stakeholders in managing solid waste, the region still lacks proper guideline and strategies for solid waste management. To preserve the mountain ecosystem and manage solid waste in the best way, effective plans and strategies are essential. In this regard, ENPHO, in agreement with Korean Environment Corporation (K-Eco) and with the financial support from World Bank, has supported Annapurna Rural Municipality to develop long term solid waste management plan for an effective solid waste management under the project- “Supporting the Development of Sustainable Solid Waste Management Strategies for the Mountainous Regions of Nepal”.

Project Outputs:

  • Calculated waste characterization and generation from Ghandruk and Chomrong areas;
  • Analyzed findings to indicate potential options for waste management in the specific area;

Major Achievements:

  • Prepared Solid Waste Management Strategy Plan and Final Technical Report and submitted to K-Eco