Integrated Laboratory Training on Analysis of Faecal Sludge: Guiding Professionals in Faecal Sludge Management

About the training

The management of sanitation systems has been in vogue, particularly in low and middle-income countries like India. However, Faecal Sludge Management (FSM) is a rapidly evolving field globally, with ongoing advancements in research and methodologies. As a result, developing skills for testing the quality of faecal sludge and treated wastewater has become a key priority. This course highlights both basic and recent advancements in laboratory analysis of the physico-chemical and biological parameters of faecal sludge, treated water and dried faecal sludge (biosolids). It is part of a collaboration between the Centre for Science and Environment (CSE) and the Bill & Melinda Gates Foundation (BMGF) on FSM in India. Experts and lab scientists from CSE’s Environment Monitoring Laboratory (EML) will lead the sessions, providing hands-on training in lab analysis using cutting-edge equipment and techniques. With a focus on practical learning, experiments in the laboratory will be conducted; participants will, gain valuable skills while working with the top-tier equipment and protocols. The training will take place at CSE’s residential campus in Nimli, near Alwar, Rajasthan.

Methodology:

Highly interactive hands-on training:

• Interactive input presentations
• Analysis of physico-chemical parameters
• Microbial (Faecal coliform, coli and Salmonella) analysis by CFU/MPN methods
• Helminth eggs enumeration in biosolids by AmBic/ZnSO₄ method
• Analytical equipment calibration (pH meter, Micropipette, Glassware’s, Centrifuge, Balance, ICP-OES etc.) and methodology validation
• Heavy metal analysis of biosoilds using ICP-OES
• Quality analysis of biosolids using CHNS analyzer (Carbon: Nitrogen ratio)
• NPK analysis of biosolids (CHN analyser and ICP-OES)
• Calorific value estimation of biosolids by bomb calorimeter
• Analysis of physico-chemical parameters such as pH. Total solids, BOD, COD, TKN, Ammoniacal nitrogen, and Total phosphates
• .Individual and Group Assignments

LAB TRAINING COORDINATOR	LAB TRAINING MANAGEMENT
Mr. Arvind Singh Senger Principal Scientist arvindsingh.senger@cseindia.org Phone: +91 8879948011	Dr. Rajarshi Banerjee Director- Laboratory rajarshi.banerjee@cseindia.org Phone: +91 9903048060