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Sanitation Inspection for Sanitation Systems (WHO)

Standard Profile
Name	World Health Organization (WHO) Sanitary inspections for sanitation systems
Sector	Water Sanitation and Hygiene (WASH)
Creator	World Health Organization (WHO)
What the standard measures	Risk factors at or near sanitation facilities
Priority indicators	Accessibility of toilet for intended users Toilet infrastructure status Toilet cleanliness Presence of anal cleansing materials (i.e. toilet paper, leaves, water) Presence of handwashing facilities Ability of flies to easily enter and leave the pit Safe excreta disposal Pit maintenance Location of bit Effluent process Pit storage space
Link to SDGs	1.4, 3.9.2, 4.a, 4.a.1, 6, 6.1, 6.1.1, 6.2, 6.2.1, 6.2.1a SDG indicator definitions are explained in this document.
Key users of the standard	Community representatives Local government officials National government entities Environmental health inspectors Development sector organizations (non governmental organizations, civil society organizations, faith based organizations, private sector)
How users analyze data	Analyses are conducted at the community, national, regional, and global levels for all priority indicators.
How users act on data	Risk factors at or near sanitation facilities are assessed and identify appropriate actions to safeguard public health Data is used: To assess risk factors at or near sanitation facilities identify appropriate actions to safeguard public health To monitor Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs) progress / other global commitments
How users create reports aligned with the standard	Reports include proposals for activities to address identified issues as explained in the Management Advice sheets available here: Dry toilet with a single pit Flush toilet with a single pit Dry toilet with a double pit Flush toilet with twin pits Flush toilet with septic tank or soak pit Urine diverting dry toilet Flush toilet to a simplified or conventional sewerage system Reporting may also be aligned with the JMP Sanitation standard.
Where users submit reports	Local and national committees responsible for monitoring and reporting on sanitation and health
Languages in which standard is available	English
Standardized survey template(s)	Dry toilet with a single pit Flush toilet with a single pit Dry toilet with a double pit Flush toilet with twin pits Flush toilet with septic tank or soak pit Urine diverting dry toilet Flush toilet to a simplified or conventional sewerage system JMP Core Questions on Sanitation
Digitized in Akvo Flow	JMP Core Questions on Sanitation
Excel versions of Standardized surveys	JMP Core Questions on Sanitation
Standardized data visualization dashboards	JMP Core Questions on Sanitation
Standardized Survey Profile Form (SSP)	Dry toilet with a single pit Flush toilet with a single pit Dry toilet with a double pit Flush toilet with twin pits Flush toilet with septic tank or soak pit Urine diverting dry toilet Flush toilet to a simplified or conventional sewerage system JMP Core Questions on Sanitation
Date standard was last updated	2019
Current version of standard (# or name)	Not versioned
Source	https://www.who.int/water_sanitation_health/sanitation-waste/sanitation/sanitary-inspections-for-sanitation-systems/en/