Which feature is essential for a sanitary pit latrine in a rural community?
Correct answer: B. A covered pit that prevents contact with human excreta
- A. An open pit located beside the household well
- B. A covered pit that prevents contact with human excreta
- C. A shallow pit emptied into a nearby irrigation canal
- D. An uncovered pit placed near the community food market
Explanation
A covered pit reduces contact with feces, flies, animals and people, helping interrupt fecal-oral disease transmission. A pit near a well or waterway can contaminate water, while an uncovered pit attracts flies and creates direct exposure.
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