8. Type of toilet facility
[] Flush toilet
[] Pit latrine
[] Other type
8. Type of Toilet Facility
This question indicates whether or not the household has a toilet at its disposal. For institutional households (see Concepts) indicate the number of toilets [cabinet].
Definition: A "toilet", also called a WC, is a facility intended for the disposal of waste or human excrement. It can be a flush toilet or a latrine.
a. The flush toilet. A flush toilet (or modern WC) is an installation linked to a network of water pipes through which human waste is evacuated.
b. Latrine. This is the most common type of WC. It is a hole in the ground, the sides of which may or may not be cemented, and located in a small building in a corner of the compound. It is used as a bath for household members, in addition to their [toilet] needs.
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Refer to these definitions and then ask the head of household the following question: "Does the household have a toilet facility?" Check the corresponding box according to their response.
Example 1. The household uses a WC located in a corner of the compound as a toilet. It is a simple hole with cemented sides and surrounded by walls.
Question 8 - Type of Toilet Facility:
[] Flush Toilet
[x] Latrine
[] Other