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. 2013 Jul 18;8(7):e67951. doi: 10.1371/journal.pone.0067951

Table 2. Characteristics of latrines contents sampled for flies (n=42), reported as dry weight.

Parameter Unit Mean Min – Max
COD total g/kg 728.3 45.1–1971.4
Moisture content % 70.0 0.0-72.7
NH4 g/kg 8.3 0.1–38.4
Ph 7.0 5.3–8.2
Temperature °C 28.6 25.5–33.0
Total Phosphate g/kg 12.3 1.0–87.9
VFA g/kg 67.1 0.6–576.8
Protein % 27.2 0.9–67.4
Carbohydrate % 75.3 0 - 100
Total solids % 30.0 0-72.7
Volatile solids % 49.8 0-91.0