Water and Sanitation in Schools: Planning and Design of Sanitary Facilities
Peer Reviewed
Date issued
Jun 2024
Subject
School Infrastructure;
Educational Institution;
Water and Sanitation;
Sanitation Service;
Health Care Service;
Rainwater;
Debtor Finance;
WASH;
Children;
Wastewater;
Teacher;
Health
JEL code
I20 - Education and Research Institutions: General;
I29 - Education and Research Institutions: Other;
L95 - Gas Utilities • Pipelines • Water Utilities;
Q25 - Water
Category
Technical Notes
Universal access to water, sanitation, and hygiene (WASH) in schools goes beyond meeting childrens basic needsit plays a vital role in preventing disease and, as a result, improving school attendance rates. However, schools in Latin America and the Caribbean (LAC) continue to face significant challenges related to both the availability and quality of WASH services, as well as the physical condition of sanitary facilities in schools.
The publication "Water and sanitation in schools: Planning and design of sanitary facilities" outlines key principles for the planning of WASH services in schools. It also provides detailed design guidelines to ensure that school facilities meet the conditions necessary for students comprehensive development. This document is intended as a practical reference for stakeholders responsible for planning and designing education infrastructure, particularly in relation to water, sanitation, and hygiene.
The publication "Water and sanitation in schools: Planning and design of sanitary facilities" outlines key principles for the planning of WASH services in schools. It also provides detailed design guidelines to ensure that school facilities meet the conditions necessary for students comprehensive development. This document is intended as a practical reference for stakeholders responsible for planning and designing education infrastructure, particularly in relation to water, sanitation, and hygiene.
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