Waste Disposal Method - 5 Ways to Prevent Contamination

Human waste disposal is of great concern in sub urban and rural areas. This article outlines the basic precautions to be followed when disposing human and other household waste.

Excreta Disposal Without Water Carriage

Excreta disposal is more frequently a problem of the rural areas or small towns having no amenities of a water carriage system. It is important that the human excreta should be removed or disposed of hygienically and in an efficient manner. Any waste disposal method employed should generally aim at achieving the following objectives:
(i) All excreta should be removed to an isolated area for the proper disposal of waste.

(ii) The excreta should not be accessible to flies, insects or other animals.

(iii) It should not contaminate any surface or ground water supply.

(iv) There should be freedom from odors and unsightly conditions.

(v) The waste disposal method used should be simple and economical both in construction and operation and further should ensure privacy and convenience.