Best latrine for rural community is
(B) Dug well # Advantages of Dug well type of latrine are:> It is easy to construct and no special equipment such as an auger is needed to dig the pit> The pit has a longer life than the bore hole because of greater cubic capacity. A pit 75 cm (30 in.) diameter and 3 to 3.5 m (10-12 ft.) deep will last for about 5 years for a family of 4 to 5 persons.> When the pit is filled up, a new pit is constructed.> The action of the dug well latrine is the same as in the bore hole latrine, i.e., anaerobic digestion.
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