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Why India Needs Faecal Sludge Treatment Plants (FSTPs)

Writer's picture: Team Banka BioTeam Banka Bio

India’s sanitation crisis isn’t just about building toilets—it’s about what happens after. With over 60% of urban households relying on septic tanks and pit latrines, most of the faecal sludge they generate is dumped untreated, contaminating groundwater, rivers, and even the food we eat. This silent crisis fuels the spread of deadly diseases and worsens water scarcity, yet it remains largely ignored.


Faecal Sludge Treatment Plants (FSTPs) solve what toilets alone cannot by:

  • Ensuring safe waste treatment – Preventing pollution of water bodies and land.

  • Protecting public health – Reducing the spread of diseases like cholera and typhoid.

  • Recovering valuable resources – Treated sludge can be used as biochar, and reclaimed water benefits irrigation and industries.


As cities expand and water sources deplete, FSTPs are no longer an afterthought—they are a necessity. Investing in proper sludge management isn’t just about sanitation; it’s about safeguarding our future.

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