In many low-resource settings, traditional pit latrines fill quickly and offer limited treatment capacity, creating ongoing environmental and public health challenges. Using AKYAS’ new Effluent Diversion Unit (EDU) as a case study, you’ll see how simple liquid–solid separation can extend pit lifespan and enable onsite treatment.

Join the session to explore:

• What a Effluent Diversion Unit (EDU) is and how it works

• The technical and financing sustainability of latrines equipped with EDU

• The potential for wider application of such a plug-in device in the field of sanitation and wastewater management

Drawing on over a decade of experience, Bara Wahbeh, Cofounder and Executive Manager of AKYAS Environmental, will highlight how frugal, scalable innovations—combined with market-based approaches—can address the challenges associated with pit latrines in low-resource settings. His work across Bangladesh, Kenya, Tanzania, and Jordan demonstrates how practical technologies can empower communities, extend infrastructure lifespan, and support long-term environmental sustainability.