Sustainable Rural Wastewater Management in the People’s Republic of China

This publication explores rural wastewater management in the People’s Republic of China and suggests ways forward. It highlights current institutional arrangements and recent policy developments, including regulations, funding arrangements, and education and participatory approaches used to improve wastewater management in rural areas. It includes a summary of provincial case studies showing challenges faced and achievements to date. It also provides an overview of approaches used to improve rural sanitation management and discusses international experiences in the planning and design of such programs.