Nearly 1 in 5 South Africans Lack Access to Safely Managed Sanitation

To be classed as 'safely managed', sanitation services must meet hygiene standards and ensure proper waste treatment. These include flush or pour-flush toilets connected to sewer systems, septic tanks, or pit latrines; pit latrines with slabs (including ventilated ones); and composting toilets. Unfortunately 23.7% of South Africa's population lacks access to safely managed sanitation. (General Household Survey, 2024, Stats SA.)

The GHS also indicates that 30.4% of the population utilises pit latrines/toilets. Effectively, half of the inhabitants of Limpopo, Mpumalanga, Eastern Cape, KwaZulu-Natal and North West use pit latrines.

Pit latrines are simple to build and can be constructed using local materials and technologies. Compared with other forms of sanitation they are relatively cheap, easy to operate and maintain and, if properly used, help prevent the spread of excreta-related diseases.

Septic and Pit Gobbler™ supports waste treatment in septic tanks, pit latrines, and drain lines. It is a potent, enzyme-producing, bacterial treatment which digests solid waste, reduces odours, and keeps systems flowing naturally.

Bioremediation reduces the amount of waste and restores septic system health. Pathogenic (disease-causing) bacteria are controlled through competitive exclusion - no bleach, ammonia, phosphates or petroleum-based chemicals. It is eco-friendly, non-toxic and easy to apply. Septic and Pit Gobbler™ can be used for maintenance dosing, shock dosing as well as sewer overflows and spills.