W EEKLY EDITION JAN 10, 2018
Reminder: Open Comment Period on New International Standard
for Non - sewered Sanitation Systems
By PSAI Executive Director Karleen Kos
In 2016 the PSAI engaged with experts from 31 countries around the
world to create a standard for a new generation of toilets. These units
are generally prefabricated toilets with an integrated, non - sewered
treatment system. While they are not necessarily portable as we
currently think of the term, these designs will likely have a profound
impact on our industry in the next five to fifteen years. These
technologies aspire to
• make it easier for people to use a toilet that requires no on site power or water,
• processes waste on the spot,
• be both affordable and dignified for users,
• and offer operators a sustainable business model
The development of the new standard has now rea ched the point where each nation represented at the table is responsible
for commenting on the draft. The PSAI will do so along with other partners in the US effort via the American National
Standards Institute (ANSI) although individual PSAI Member compan ies located in other participating nations are welcome to
send comments to their standards body as well.
If you would like to review the draft and provide feedback, please request a copy of the relevant documents from the PSAI
office ( info@psai.org ). Comm ents are due back to the PSAI by January 22, 2018.
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