Afghanistan: Managing Wastewater to Help Improve Living Conditions

Feb 14, 2018 | International Committee of the Red Cross
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Almost 3,000 people, living side by side, in a confined environment, pose major challenges in maintaining good sanitary and hygiene conditions. In Herat city, for years, wastewater from the Herat Provincial Prison sat festering in pools around the buildings. Apart from the awful smell, the wastewater from the prison was a major health risk for detainees, prison staff and surrounding communities.