SATO 175
Rural-style toilet pan with foot rests
Do you want an affordable and accessible sanitation solution that offers a genuine upgrade to open pits? Look no further than the 175, designed for use with single and twin offset pits and perfect for retro-fitting onto existing latrines. The award-winning design delivers freshness, comfort and safety to households and public institutions that do not have access to running water or sewer systems.
Size: 586mm (L) 446mm (W) 272mm (H)
Manufactured in India
Benefits
- The integrated foot rests offer stability and comfort whilst squatting
- Use in conjunction with the I-Trap and V-Trap connection systems for offset pits
- Also available in white
- Constructed from durable plastic, it is easy to clean with regular off-the-shelf products
- The deeper and wider opening prevents splashing
Additional Resources
Blog
Revisiting the first pan installed in Bangladesh 11 years later
Research Evidence
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- Research shows the SATO Pan toilet significantly improves community sanitation and health in Kigali, Rwanda. Its innovative design promotes hygiene and overcomes the negative impacts of traditional open-pit toilets, leading to widespread adoption and user satisfaction. Theogene, Rutambuka et al. (2024)
- A CDC study in 37 Kenyan health facilities found SATO pans improved latrine acceptability, cleanliness, and reduced flies and odor. Patient-reported acceptability increased from 87% to 96% after SATO installation. SATO pans also saw fewer reports of flies (0% vs. 26%) and odor (18% vs. 50%) compared to standard latrines. Cleaners reported easier cleaning with SATO pans and few flushing issues. Prentice-Mott, G. et al. (2023)
- Research in Lusaka, Zambia shows strong user preference for the SATO Stool over other sanitation options, including traditional and plastic sit toilets. Users described the SATO Stool as modern, comfortable, and the option they were most willing to buy, pay for, and use. Burton, Jasmine et al. (2020).
Product Awards
SATO’s innovative products have received awards from Patents for Humanity (under our parent company’s American Standard brand), Red Dot Design, and being named one of TIME Magazine’s Social Good Best Inventions, as well as being a finalist for Fast Company’s World Changing Ideas Awards. To date, SATO’s unique and customer-focused designs have led to multiple awards. This includes the Red Dot design award for its V-Trap connection system, while the SATO Tap was named a Finalist in Fast Company’s World Changing Ideas 2021 and one of Time Magazine’s Best Inventions of 2020.
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