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The status recorded for “Revolutionary Toilet Design” is under construction.

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Taiyo normalizes the budget of “Revolutionary Toilet Design” to USD 1180000.

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This Taiyo project page references WUNC along with the original URL (https://www.wunc.org/science-technology/2013-07-17/duke-researchers-design-toilet-that-turns-waste-into-drinking-water). Taiyo standardizes official data into a consistent, searchable project profile.

Revolutionary Toilet Design

Sector: Water Supply and Storage • Location: Durham, North Carolina, United States

Source: WUNC

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Duke University researchers have developed a self-contained waste recycling system that turns human waste into clean drinking water. This innovative toilet system, designed for use in developing countries, operates without electricity and fits into a 20-foot shipping container. The project aims to address sanitation issues and improve public health by providing a low-cost, low-energy sewage-recycl

Status: Under Construction
Sector: Water Supply and Storage, Education, Power Generation (CCGT), Biomass, Waste Processing and Treatment
Location: Durham, North Carolina, United States of America
Updated: 22 Jul 2026
Source: WUNC

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The project “Revolutionary Toilet Design” is an infrastructure initiative in the Water Supply and Storage sector, located in Durham, North Carolina, United States. Taiyo aggregates data on it from WUNC.

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Original status	under construction
Taiyo status	Under Construction
Taiyo last update	2026-07-22

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Description	Duke University researchers have developed a self-contained waste recycling system that turns human waste into clean drinking water. This innovative toilet system, designed for use in developing countries, operates without electricity and fits into a 20-foot shipping container. The project aims to address sanitation issues and improve public health by providing a low-cost, low-energy sewage-recycling solution.
Original sector	Sanitation
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Country	United States of America (USA)
State	North Carolina
City	Durham

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Record type	Project
Sector	Water Supply and Storage, Education, Power Generation (CCGT), Biomass, Waste Processing and Treatment
Article published date	2025-03-20

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