Download Fecal Sludge Management in Jordan

Fecal Sludge
Management
in Jordan
Feburary 2016
Dr. Amer Al-Homoud
WWTPs
in Jordan
OUTLINE
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Background
Problem
USG Support
FSM and Handling
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Legal Framework
Challenges
Progress
Questions
Amman-Jordan
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BACKGROUND
• In 2004, Jordanian population was 6.5 million – that
number rose to 9.5 million by 2015.
• Percent population with access to improved water supply
exceeds 94%.
• Percent population with safe sanitation exceeds 93%
(63% coverage by sewer system and 30% by other safe
methods).
• Jordan is reusing 91% of its treated wastewater in
agriculture.
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PROBLEM
• There are approximately
a half million cubic
meters of biosolids that
have accumulated at the
As Samra WWTP – and at
smaller WWTPs.
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TWO ADJACENT FACILITIES AT EKEDER
Formerly, sludge was trucked to an open lagoon system.
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U.S. GOVERNMENT SUPPORT
• Over the last 50 years, the U.S. Government (USG)
supported the Government of Jordan in funding the
construction of wastewater treatment plants (WWTPs)
and sewage connections.
• With USAID support, the Prime Minister issued a directive
to authorize implementation of bio-solids for restricted
land application.
• Bio-solids are used successfully as soil amendments for
food crops, fodder crops, landscaping, and rangelands
restoration in the region.
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FSM AND HANDLING
• Six options were investigated
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Mono landfill
Composting
Land application
Incineration
Gasification
Cement kiln
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LEGAL FRAMEWORK
• JS 1145/2006 (Uses of Treated Sludge and Sludge Disposal) regulates
the process of bio-solids management:
− Treatment and production.
− Storage and transportation.
− Use (organic fertilizers and/or soil conditioner).
− Monitoring, control, and safety.
• However, JS 962/2011 (Organic Fertilizers) prohibits the production,
trade, and use of organic fertilizers and soil conditioners originating
from WWTP’s.
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CHALLENGES
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Policy:
− Due to a 2011 directive, bio-solids
cannot be used for any
agriculture and/or nonagricultural application anywhere
in the Kingdom.
− JS962 should be aligned with
JS1145.
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Perception:
− Cultural and religious fears - “not
pure”.
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History:
− Trade with Gulf States affected in
the past.
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PROGRESS
• National Committee on FSM formed in Dec 2014.
• Mar 9 -10, 2015, a workshop was held to identify and
address concerns of Jordanian stakeholders in relation to
bio-solids highlighting regional and U.S. experience with
bio-solids usage.
• April 2015, the Technical Committee recommended that
Jordan allow the use of bio-solids.
• JS962/2011 should defer to JS1145:2006 regarding the
use of bio-solids in restricted land application, currently
under review.
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QUESTIONS?
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