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This paper concentrates on the development of domestic wastewater treatment in rural Palestine. The issues discussed include historical development, key issues for wastewater treatment policies, problems and lessons learned by implementing wastewater management policies. The paper presents and discusses the results of a field study, which is based on review and evaluation of published data, personal interviews, data collection from NGOs and donor agencies, on present status of wastewater management in Palestinian rural communities. Also the experience and problems gained with the existing small sewage treatment plants are presented and conclusion and recommendations are made.