Indicators for sustainability assessment of small-scale wastewater treatment plants in low and lower-middle income countries
Journal article, 2020
Bolivia, which is classified as a lower-middle income country. Indicators were identified using a literature review combined with empirical studies using focus groups with managers and operators, as well as, workshops with experts. The aim of the focus groups and workshops was to acquire an understanding of the local context and identify relevant sustainability indicators. The practical investigation took place at five sites in Cochabamba, Bolivia. The results suggest that sustainability assessment of WWTPs in low and lower-middle income countries should emphasize the institutional dimension (e.g. Institutional capacity, Interactions, and Information) and the technical dimension (e.g. Sewage network functionality and Expertise) alongside indicators in the social, economic and environmental dimensions.
Sustainability indicators
Low and lower-middle income countries
Institutional capacity
SDG 6
Treatment efficiency
Wastewater management
Author
Claudia Cossio Grageda
Chalmers, Architecture and Civil Engineering, Water Environment Technology
University of San Simón
Jenny Norrman
Chalmers, Architecture and Civil Engineering, Geology and Geotechnics
Jennifer McConville
Swedish University of Agricultural Sciences (SLU)
Alvaro Mercado
University of San Simón
Sebastien Rauch
Chalmers, Architecture and Civil Engineering, Water Environment Technology
Environmental and Sustainability Indicators
26659727 (eISSN)
Vol. 6 100028Integrated Water Resource Management (IRWM) – Water Quality, Pollution and Treatment
SIDA (75000554-12), 2013-04-01 -- 2017-12-31.
SIDA (75000554-12), 2018-06-30 -- 2019-12-31.
Driving Forces
Sustainable development
Subject Categories
Environmental Engineering
DOI
10.1016/j.indic.2020.100028