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Dry Toilet

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The slab or pedestal base should be well sized to the pit so that it is both safe for the user and prevents stormwater from infiltrating the pit (which may cause it to overflow).

{{procontable | proborder="1" cellpadding="5" cellspacing="0" align="center"|-! width="50%" style="background:#efefef;" | Advantages! style="background:#ffdead;" | Disadvantages|-| valign="top" | - Does not require a constant source of water.<br> - Can be built and repaired with locally available materials.<br> - Low capital and operating costs.<br> - Suitable for all types of users (sitters, squatters, washers, wipers)| convalign= "top" | - Odours are normally noticeable (even if the vault or pit used to collect excreta is equipped with a vent pipe).<br> - The excreta pile is visible, except where a deep pit is used.}|}

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