Describes how cylindrical water storage tanks of up to 150 cubic metre capacity can be built using wire-reinforced cement-mortar. Covers design and planning, costs, standard, recommended and alternative construction methods, and other information.

Part One contains details of how to make and maintain a small hydraulic ram on a suitable site, whilst Part Two takes a more technical look at ram performances and design considerations and also contains a useful bibliography.

This book describes the potential of fibrocement as a construction material; gives details of how septic tanks and aqua privy waste treatment and soil disposal units are designed and constructed; and gives details of other low-cost sanitation options.