Scientists Are Using Worms that Eat Human Waste to Turn Toilet Waste Into Compost, but Parasitic Eggs Can Survive the Process

Scientists are using worms that eat human waste to turn toilet waste into compost, but parasitic eggs can survive the process

Research indicates that tiger worms did not decompose Ascaris eggs present in faecal waste during lab trials. The eggs remained intact and capable of survival following prolonged exposure to the worms. A majority of the eggs were discovered within the coir layer of the biodigesters. As a result, the produced vermicompost and effluent must not be deemed safe for farming, necessitating additional testing for products from tiger worm toilets.

Scientists are using worms that eat human waste to turn toilet waste into compost, but parasitic eggs can – The Times of India

Scientists are using worms that eat human waste to turn toilet waste into compost, but parasitic eggs can  The Times of Indiahttp://dlvr.it/TVMFqJ