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[[Image:Icon_simplified_sewers.png |right|95px]]<br>'''Simplified Sewers describe a sewerage network that is constructed using smaller diameter pipes laid at a shallower depth and at a flatter gradient than conventional sewers. The Simplified Sewer allows for amore flexible design associated with lower costs and a higher number of connected households.'''----<br>
Expensive manholes are replaced with simple inspection chambers. Each discharge point is connected to an interceptor tank to prevent settleable solids and trash from entering the sewer. As well, each household should have a grease trap before the sewer connection. Another key design feature is that the sewers are laid within the property boundaries, rather than beneath the central road. Because the sewers are more communal, they are often referred to as condominial sewers. Oftentimes, the community will purchase, and connect to, a single legal connection to the main sewer; the combined effluent of the condominal sewer network flows into the main sewer line[[Image:Icon_simplified_sewers.png |right|80px]]
Because '''A simplified sewers are sewer describes a sewerage network that is constructed using smaller diameter pipes laid on or around the property of the users, higher connection rates can be achieved, fewer at a shallower depth and shorter pipes can be used and less excavation is required as the pipes will not be subjected to heavy traffic loadsat a flatter gradient than [[Conventional Gravity Sewer | Conventional Sewers]] (C.6). However, this type of Conveyance technology requires careful negotiation between stakeholders since The simplified sewer allows for a more flexible design and maintenance must be jointly coordinatedat lower costs.'''
All greywater should be connected Conceptually, simplified sewerage is the same as Conventional Gravity Sewerage, but without unnecessarily conservative design standards and with design features that are better adapted to the Simplified Sewer to ensure adequate hydraulic loadinglocal situation. Inspection chambers also function to attenuate peak discharges into The pipes are usually laid within the property boundaries, through either the back or front yards, rather than beneath the systemcentral road, allowing for fewer and shorter pipes. For exampleBecause simplified sewers are typically installed within the condominium, a 100mm diameter sewer laid at a gradient of 1m they are often referred to as condominial sewers. The pipes can also be routed in 200m access ways, which are too narrow for heavy traffic, or underneath pavements (0sidewalks).5%) will serve around 200 households of 5 people (10Since simplified sewers are installed where they are not subjected to heavy traffic loads,000 users) with they can be laid at a wastewater flow of 80L/person/dayshallow depth and little excavation is required.
Although watertight sewers ===Design Considerations=== In contrast to Conventional Sewers that are the ideal, they may be difficult designed to achieveensure a minimum self-cleansing velocity, and therefore the design of simplified sewers is based on a minimum tractive tension of 1 N/m2 (1 Pa) at peak flow. The minimum peak flow should be designed to take into account the extra 1.5 L/s and a minimum sewer diameter of 100 mm is required. A gradient of 0.5% is usually sufficient. For example, a 100 mm sewer laid at a gradient of 1 m in 200 m will serve around 2,800 users with a wastewater flow that may result from stormwater infiltrationof 60 L/person/day.
Blocks of community-based Simplified Sewers PVC pipes are connected recommended to an existing [[Conventional Gravity Sewer]] or routed use. The depth at which they should be laid depends mainly on the amount of traffic. Below sidewalks, covers of 40 to a Simplified Sewer main constructed with pipes of a larger diameter65 cm are typical. A Simplified Sewer main The simplified design can still also be placed applied to sewer mains; they can also be laid at a shallow depth providing it is , provided that they are placed away from traffic. Expensive manholes are normally not needed. At each junction or change in direction, simple inspection chambers (or cleanouts) are sufficient. Inspection boxes are also used at each house connection. Where kitchen greywater contains an appreciable amount of oil andgrease, the installation of grease traps (see PRE, p. 100) is recommended to prevent clogging.
Greywater should be discharged into the sewer to ensure adequate hydraulic loading, but stormwater connectionsshould be discouraged. However, in practice it is difficult to exclude all stormwater flows, especially where there is no alternative for storm drainage. The design of the sewers (and treatment plant) should, therefore, take into account the extra flow that may result from stormwater inflow. <br>{{procontable | pro=- Can be built laid at a shallower depth and repaired with locally available materials. <br> - Construction can provide short-term employment to local labourers. flatter gradient than Conventional Sewers <br> - Capital Lower capital costs are between 50 and 80% less than [[Conventional Gravity Sewer]]Sewers; low operating costs are low. <br> - Can be extended as a community changes and grows. | con=<br>- Greywater can be managed concurrently <br>- Requires expert design and construction supervision. Does not require onsite primary treatment units <br> | con=- Requires repairs and removals of blockages more frequently than a Conventional Gravity Sewer. <br> - Requires expert design and construction <br>- Effluent Leakages pose a risk of wastewater exfiltration and sludge (from interceptors) requires secondary treatment groundwater infiltration and/or appropriate discharge.are difficult to identify
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==Adequacy=Appropriateness=== Simplified sewers can be installed in almost all types of settlements and are especially appropriate for dense urban areas where space for onsite technologies is limited. They should be considered as an option where there is a sufficient population density (about 150 people per hectare) and a reliable water supply (at least 60 L/person/day). Where the ground is rocky or the groundwater table high, excavation may be difficult. Under these circumstances, the cost of installing sewers is significantly higher than in favourable conditions. Regardless, simplified sewerage is between 20 and 50% less expensive than Conventional Sewerage.
Where the ground is rocky or the groundwater table is high===Health Aspects/Acceptance=== If well constructed and maintained, the excavation sewers are a safe and hygienic means of trenches for pipes may transporting wastewater. Users must be difficult. Under these circumstances, well trained regarding the cost of installing sewers is significantly higher than in favourable conditions. Regardless, Simplified Sewerage is less expensive than [[Conventional Gravity Sewer|Conventional Gravity Sewerage]] because of its shallow installation depthhealth risks associated with removing blockages and maintaining inspection chambers.
Simplified Sewers ===Operation & Maintenance=== Trained and responsible users are essential to ensure that the flow is undisturbed and to avoid clogging by trash and other solids. Occasional flushing of the pipes is recommended to insure against blockages. Blockages can usually be installed in almost all types of settlements removed by opening the cleanouts and are especially appropriate for dense, urban settlementsforcing a rigid wire through the pipe. To Inspection chambers must be periodically emptied to prevent clogging grit overflowing into the system. The operation of the system depends on clearly defined responsibilities between the sewerage authority and maintain the sewerscommunity. Ideally, good households will be responsible for the maintenance of pre-treatment is requiredunits and the condominial part of the sewer. It is recommended that the scum from greywaterHowever, heavy solids in practice this may not be feasible because users may not detect problems before they become severe and garbage costly to repair. Alternatively, a private contractor or users committee can be removed from the wastewater prior hired to entering do the sewermaintenance.
==Health Aspects/Acceptance=References===* Bakalian, A., Wright, A., Otis, R. and Azevedo Netto, J. (1994). [https://www.ircwash.org/resources/simplified-sewerage-design-guidelines Simplified Sewerage: Design Guidelines]. UNDP-World Bank Water and Sanitation Program, Washington, D.C., US.
If constructed andmaintained well* Mara, sewers are a safe and hygienic means of transporting wastewaterD. D. (1996a). [https://www.susana. Users must be well educated about the health risks associated with maintainingorg/en/knowledge-hub/ cleaning blockages resources-and inspection chambers-publications/library/details/2972 Low-Cost Sewerage].Wiley, Chichester, UK. (Assessment of different low-cost systems and case studies)
==Upgrading==* Mara, D. D. (1996b). Low-Cost Urban Sanitation. Wiley, Chichester, UK. pp. 109-139. (Book; Comprehensive summary including design examples)
Household inspection chambers can be upgraded to septic tanks so that fewer solids enter the * Mara, D. D. (2005). [https://www.researchgate.net/publication/288395536_Sanitation_for_all_in_periurban_areas_Only_if_we_use_simplified_sewerage Sanitation for All in Periurban Areas?] Only If We Use Simplified Sewer network, but this will increase maintenance costs associated with emptying Sewerage. Water Science & Technology: Water Supply 5 (6): 57-65. (An article summarizing the septic tank.technology and its potential role in urban sanitation)
==Maintenance==* Mara, D. D., Sleigh, A. and Tayler, K. (2001). [https://www.ircwash.org/sites/default/files/332-01PC-16418.pdf PC-Based Simplified Sewer Design]. University of Leeds, Leeds, UK.
Pre-treatment with interceptor tanks and a grease trap is essential* Watson, G. (1995). The homeowner must maintain the interceptor tanks and the grease trap[https://sswm. Ideally, households will also be responsible for the maintenance of the sewers, however info/node/5857 Good Sewers Cheap? Agency-Customer Interactions in Low-Cost Urban Sanitation in practice this may not be feasibleBrazil]. AlternativelyWater and Sanitation Division, a private contractor or users committee can be hired to assume responsibility for the maintenance as inexperienced users may not detect problems before they become severeThe World Bank, and thereforeWashington, more costly to repairD. A related problem is that households may drain stormwater into the sewerC. This practice should be discouraged whenever possible. Blockages can usually be removed by opening the sewer and forcing a length of rigid wire through the sewer. Inspection chambers must be emptied periodically to prevent grit overflowing into the system, US.
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==References and external links==
* Azevedo Netto, MM. and Reid, R. (1992). Innovative and Low Cost Technologies Utilized in Sewerage. Technical Series No. 29, Environmental Health Program. Pan American Health Organization, Washington DC. (Refer to Chapters 3 and 4 for component diagrams and design formulae.)
* Bakalian, A., Wright, A., Otis, R. and Azevedo Netto, J. (1994). Simplified sewerage: design guidelines. Water and Sanitation Report No. 7. The World Bank + UNDP, Washington. (Design guidelines for manual calculations.)
* HABITAT (1986). The design of Shallow Sewer Systems. United Nations Centre for Human Settlements (HABITAT), Nairobi, Kenya. (Detailed design tools and practical examples.)
* Mara, DD. (1996). Low-Cost Urban Sanitation. Wiley, Chichester, UK. pp 109–139. (Comprehensive summary including design examples.)
* Mara, DD. (1996). Low-Cost Sewerage. Wiley, Chichester, UK. (Assessment of different low-cost systems and case studies.)
* Mara, DD., et al. (2001). PC-based Simplified Sewer Design. University of Leeds, England. (Comprehensive coverage of theory and design including a program to be used as a design aid.)
* Watson, G. (1995). Good Sewers Cheap? Agency-Customer Interactions in Low-Cost Urban Sanitation in Brazil. The World Bank, Water and Sanitation Division, Washington, DC. (A summary of large scale projects in Brazil.)