Innovation / NGSS Project

Next Generation Sanitation Systems (NGSS) Project

The NGSS Project is an initiative shaping the future of sanitation solutions led by the International Water Association (IWA) and the Gates Foundation (GF) Water, Sanitation, and Hygiene (WSH) programme.

This project seeks to identify technological solutions that may consist of fully integrated systems capable of treating all household wastewater including both blackwater and greywater or sub-systems that contribute to the functionality of such integrated systems especially in low- and middle-income countries (LMICs). These solutions are expected to be cost-competitive, robust, and scalable.

The key objective being to achieve a pathway to cost reduction of these solutions and facilitate compliance with ISO 30500 by the year 2026, a standard widely recognised as a key benchmark for integrated sanitation systems in North America, Europe, and other global regions. While ISO 30500 serves as the principal reference, the project will also take into account alignment with other relevant or more stringent national and international standards.