I am in favour of constructing IHHL but elders in my family are against it?
Some of the elders may be of the opinion that Individual household latrine is very costly, produces bad odour and creates fly nuisance etc. Usually they think that Septic tank is the model to be constructed which is very costly. There are wide range of technology options suiting to different pockets, which can be constructed. Elders need to be explained this. The pour flush leach pit toilets are very good and do not produce bad odour. In addition the slope of the pan is so designed that it does not require much water after use, especially in water crises areas. On the other hand they provide many benefits like convenience during rainy season, safety and dignity of women, children and old, reduced water borne disease like diarohea, dysentery, typhoid etc. There is practically nil daily maintenance for toilet. So such toilets should be constructed • I want to construct IHHL but do not have space in my house for the same. Constructing an IHHL does not require much space. It can be constru
