Building resilient WASH facilities for climate-vulnerable communities
This guide provides practical, costed designs for climate-resilient WASH facilities — including hand pumps, community and household water points, biodigester and evapotranspiration toilets, and raised household toilets. It is tailored for flood-prone, cyclone-affected and waterlogged rural areas to support uninterrupted, safe and inclusive access during disasters.
What you will find in this guide
- Key climate risks and their impact on rural water and sanitation systems
- Resilient designs for hand pumps, community water points, household standposts and flood-safe toilets
- Design features ensuring all structures are elevated above high flood level, with ramps for accessibility
- Biodigester, evapotranspiration and raised twin-leach-pit systems for waterlogged conditions
- Greywater management solutions including reed beds and soak pits
- Detailed cost estimates to support government and community planning
