The Blair VIP Toilet - EcoSanRes

SITING THE uBVIP
The site should be chosen by the family with assistance from the
Environmental Health Technician and should be at least 30
metres from a well. The toilet site should be:
*Down hill from a well or borehole – to reduce possible
underground contamination of the water supply.
*Where the soil is firm – to avoid possible latrine collapse
*On slightly raised ground – so that rainwater can drain
away from the site of the toilet
*Near the house – for the convenience of the householders
*Away from trees – so that air can flow easily over the
pipe
*The orientation of the structure - to provide the best
privacy for the users
Stages of construction
The stages of construction are as follows:
1. Dig the pit.
2. Make the concrete slab
3. Line the pit with bricks and fit the cured slab
4. Build the superstructure
Stage 1. Dig the pit
Dig a round pit 2m deep and 1.7m in diameter. Dig the
pit with straight sides and a flat bottom.
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