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'''A Dry Toilet is a toilet that operates without water. The Dry Toilet may be a raised pedestal that the user can sit on, or a squat pan that the user squats over. In both cases, excreta (both urine and faeces) fall through a drop hole.'''
===Design Considerations===
The dry toilet is usually placed over a pit; if two pits are used, the pedestal or slab should be designed in such a way that it can be lifted and moved from one pit to another. 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). The hole can be closed with a lid to prevent unwanted intrusion from insects or rodents. Pedestals and squatting slabs can be made locally with concrete (providing that sand and cement are available). Fibreglass, porcelain and stainless steel versions may also be available. Wooden or metal moulds can be used to produce several units quickly and efficiently.
==Maintenance=Health Aspects/Acceptance===The sitting or standing surface should Squatting is a natural position for many people and so a well-kept squatting slab may be kept clean the most acceptable option. Since dry toilets do not have a water seal, odours may be a problem depending on the Collection and dry to prevent pathogenStorage/disease transmission and Treatment technology connected to limit odoursthem.
===Operation & Maintenance=== The sitting or standing surface should be kept clean and dry to prevent pathogen/ disease transmission and to limit odours. There are no mechanical parts and so ; therefore, the Dry Toilet dry toilet should not need repairs except in the event that it cracks.
== Movie = Manuals, videos, and links ===
* [http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=GLJj8RB02NY Dry toilet] Demonstration of SanPlat system.
===References and external links===* Brandberg, B. (1997). [https://www.ircwash.org/resources/latrine-building-handbook-implementing-sanplat-system Latrine Building. A Handbook for Implementation of the Sanplat System]. Intermediate Technology Publications, London, UK. pp. 55-77. (Describes how to build a squatting slab and the moulds for the frame, footrests, spacers, etc.)
* Elizabeth Tilley et.al CAWST (20082011). [http://www.eawag.chhttps:/organisation/abteilungensswm.info/sandecsites/publikationendefault/publications_sespfiles/downloads_sespreference_attachments/compendium_highCAWST%202011%20Introduction%20to%20Low%20Cost%20Sanitation.pdf Compendium of Introduction to Low Cost Sanitation Systems and Technologies] ([http://www.eawagLatrine Construction.ch/organisation/abteilungen/sandec/publikationen/publications_sesp/downloads_sesp/compendium_lowA CAWST Construction Manual.pdf low res version]). Department of Centre for Affordable Water and Sanitation in Development Countries Technologies ([http://www.sandec.ch/ Sandec]) at the Swiss Federal Institute of Aquatic Science and Technology (EawagCAWST), Calgary, CA. (Provides a full overview of sanitation systems.Very detailed construction manual for different slab designs)<br>
* BrandbergMorgan, BP. R. (19972007). [http://developmentbookshophttp://www.comecosanres.org/product_infopdf_files/ToiletsThatMakeCompost.php?products_id=299 Latrine Buildingpdf Toilets That Make Compost. A Handbook Low-Cost, Sanitary Toilets That Produce Valuable Compost for Implementation of the Sanplat SystemCrops in an African Context]. Intermediate Technology PublicationsStockholm Environment Institute, Stockholm, LondonSE. pp 55–77 ] (Describes Excellent description of how to build a make support rings and squatting slab slabs (pp. 7-35) and the moulds for the framepedestals (pp. 39-43) using only sand, footrestscement, spacers, etc.plastic sheeting and wire)<br>
* Morgan, P. R. (20072009). [http://http://www.ecosanres.org/toilets_that_make_compostpdf_files/EcologicalToilets-PeterMorgan-Mar2009.htm pdf Ecological Toilets That Make Compost: Low-cost, sanitary toilets that produce valuable compost for crops in an African context. Start Simple and Upgrade from Arborloo to VIP]. Stockholm Environment Institute, Sweden. (Excellent description of how to make support rings and squatting slabs (pages 7–35) and pedestals (39–43) using only sand, cementStockholm, plastic sheeting and wireSE.) Available: www.ecosanres.org]<br>
* Squatting plates Reed, B. (2012). [httphttps://wwwwedc-knowledge.sanplatlboro.com wwwac.sanplatuk/resources/booklets/G005-Latrine-slabs-online.com pdf An Engineer’s Guide to Latrine Slabs]. WEDC, Loughborough University, Leicestershire, UK. (Comprehensive guide with key information and checklists for design, construction and maintenance)<br>