WEDC Technical Brief No. 6: Choosing a water-seal latrine

<p dir="ltr">Technical briefs edited and written by the staff of the Water, Engineering and Development Centre (WEDC). Reproduced from 'The Worth of Water' published by Practical Action Publishing.</p><p dir="ltr">In parts of the world where people clean themselves with water after excreting, a latrine with a water seal pan can be used. The advantage over a latrine without a water seal is that the user is not in such direct contact with the latrine pit's contents. But construction is more costly and complex than a simple latrine, and a reliable source of water is needed to flush it. </p><p dir="ltr">This Technical Brief is designed to help you select the best type of water seal latrine for your local conditions. </p>