Page 424 - Primary Six Notes

Site of a pit latrine

1. It should be at least 10 metres from a living house to prevent

flies from carrying germs onto food.

2. It should be at least 30 metres away from a water source

(water table) to prevent faeces and urine seeping in to water

source and contaminate it.

3. Should not be built above the water table to prevent the fae-

ces and urine going into and contaminate water.

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Types of Pit latrine

1. Ordinary pit latrine

2. VIP latrines (Ventilated Improved Pit latrine)

1. Ordinary pit latrine

 It is common in villages

 It should have a lid to cover the hole.