=== Septic Tanks and Pit Toilets ===
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According to the latest Philippine census, San Fernando City has a population of about 114,800 people in 24,140 households. Of these households, the survey estimates that 88% rely on septic tanks, while 12% utilize pit toilets.<br/>
=== Accessibility for Desludging ===
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An important goal of the assessment was to determine the number of residential septic tanks that are accessible by desludging trucks. San Fernando City has many rural and coastal areas that are not easily accessible by car or truck. In addition, it was noted in the survey that some houses are located far off the road, sometimes in excess of the length of a standard desludging truck hose.
=== Septic Tanks and Cleanouts ===
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In the Philippines, septic tanks are often located under the kitchen or comfort room to allow for easy drainage. Unfortunately, in some instances, septic tank cleanouts have been covered by flooring or may have never existed. In still other cases, septic tanks are believed to be present, but the location of the septic tank is not known.
*One fifth of the homes are considered newer, having been constructed within the last 10 years. Many of these may have proper two compartment sealed septic tanks. The remaining 80% are older homes with bottomless septic tanks. This situation represents another probable link to the groundwater pollution problem. Educating the public about this issue and requiring proper septic tanks for homes undergoing remodeling or new construction should be promoted.
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