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''We have realised that the old latrine smells and has lots of flies, but the urine diversion system does not have these problems.''
Thomas, son of a chief in the Chihota district in Zimbabwe. The toilet has two compartments, keeping urine and faeces separate. Urine leaves the toilet through a pipe / tube. Faeces are stored directly beneath the toilet. After defecation, dry soil, ash or sawdust is spread over the faeces, controlling odour and absorbing moisture. Men, as well as women, need to sit while urinating to ensure that the urine is <span class="plainlinks">[http://www.thepiggybackrider.com/ <span style="color:black;font-weight:normal; text-decoration:none!important; background:none!important; text-decoration:none;/*CITATION*/">child carrier</span>]</span> diverted into the correct channel. Water used for anal cleaning must be kept separate in order not to dilute faeces or pollute urine with pathogens. This requires a separate facility for anal cleaning. Small amounts of anal cleaning water can be infiltrated. Larger volumes need to be treated (together with grey water) to prevent ground water pollution. Dry urine diversion toilets can be made out of ceramic, ferro-cement, fibre-enforced materials, or strong, durable, plastic and painted wood. It is important that the surface is smooth and hardened.
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| valign="top" | The public health risks are mainly limited to proper handling of faeces. &lt;<br>Large scale nutrient recovery is a realistic possibility. &lt;<br>Can be used indoors. &lt;<br>
Does not require water for flushing.
| valign="top" | Special child seats have to be provided to keep their urine and faeces separate.&lt;<br>The toilet's operation requires clear instructions and close attention. &lt;<br>
Regular removal of collected urine and faeces is required.
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===Manual===
For more information on Dry Urine Diversion Toilets read this [http://www.wrc.org.za/downloadsNews/report%20listsPages/web%20rpts/devco/TT275-06UpscalingdrysanitationtechnologiesintheAfricancontinent.pdf aspx document]
=== Animation ===
* [http://youtube.com/watch?v=pYJE2X7s3rs Dry urine diversion toilet - YouTube]
 
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=== External links ===
* General information [http://www.ecosan.nl www.ecosan.nl]
* South Africa [http://www.csir.co.za www.csir.co.za]
* Scope, India [http://www.scopetrichy.com/Urine_Diversion_toilet_in_Schools.asp Dry Urine Diversion toilet in schools]
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