IMPACT OF PUBLIC PIT TOILET SYSTEM AND ITS ASSOCIATED PROBLEMS A CASE STUDY OF UDI LOCAL GOVERNMENT AREA IN ENUGU STATE
ABSTRACT
Awka’s residents, as well as those in other parts of the country, face a major challenge because of the abundance of public latrines. Open defecation, sometimes known as “going to the bush” or “bush shitting,” has been a persistent issue in Awka and Nigeria due of the scarcity of decent public and private toilets in both urban areas and rural areas. Awka has a large number of individuals who live without basic sanitation, and they must make daily decisions about how to defecate without shame or fear.
There have been two hypotheses put forth. For the purpose of investigating the connection between disease outbreaks and the availability of latrines in public locations, as well as the necessity of such provision. Primary and secondary sources of data, including a survey of Awka people, were used to compile the study’s findings.
According to the findings of the study, there aren’t enough public latrines in areas like markets, public compounds, and even hostels, so those that are there are overworked and neglected. According to the findings of the research, a clean latrine is directly linked to a better quality of life for the community’s people.
The study’s recommendations include making sure there are enough public restrooms and facilities, as well as financing and maintaining them. Awka citizens’ quality of life is expected to improve as a result of this study’s recommendations.
Chapter One
INTRODUCTION
What is the context of the study?
This style of toilet uses a hole in the ground to dispose of human waste.
Pour-flush pit latrines utilize one to three liters of water per flush, whereas no water is used at all. By minimizing the amount of human feces in the environment from open defecation causes of infectious diarrhea and intestinal worm diseases, they can reduce the transmission of disease when built and maintained appropriately.
In 2011, an estimated 0.7 million children under the age of five died as a result of infectious diarrhea, and 250 million school days were lost as a result. Using a pit toilet is the cheapest way to separate excrement from human waste.
A shelter, a slab or floor with a small hole, and a hole in the ground make up a pit toilet. The term “outhouse” refers to a shelter like this. At least 3 meters (10 feet) deep and 1 meter (3.2 feet) wide, the pit is typical in most places.
suggests that they be built at a suitable distance from the house in order to strike a balance between accessibility and odor. Surface water and ground water should be separated as far as possible to reduce the possibility of ground contamination Groundwater pollution).
To keep youngsters from falling through, the slab hole should not be more than 25 centimeters (9.8 inches) in diameter. If you want to keep flies out of your pit, seal it off from sunlight. To prevent the floor hole from being seen when not in use, you may choose to install a lid. There are two options: either empty the pit and start again, or relocate the shelter to a new area and rebuild it there when it fills up to a depth of 0.5 meters (1.6 feet).
Sludge removal from the pit is difficult to control. If done incorrectly, there are both environmental and health dangers.
People in Enugu state’s Udi Local Government Area and in other parts of the country have a significant challenge because of a large number of public toilets. Open defecation, sometimes known as “going to the bush” or “bush shitting,”
has been a persistent problem in the Udi Smaller Government Area of Enugu State in Nigeria due to a lack of decent public and house toilets in both the metropolis and the local communities or villages. In Udi, many people live without basic sanitation, and they must make daily decisions on how to defecate without feeling humiliated or fearful of their actions.
When it comes to using a pit latrine, one can either have a positive or negative experience. Too many people using the pit latrine, not cleaning it daily, and not emptying it when it fills up might cause issues. As a result, insects and smells can be a major inconvenience.
On top of all that, pit latrines tend to be dank, dirty, and unsanitary. There are times when hand-washing stations are absent. As a result of these factors, using shared pit latrines in underdeveloped nations can be quite unpleasant. Cultural tendencies for open defecation may also be difficult to overcome with ugly toilet designs.
Problem identification and definition
As governments strive to reach the Millennium Development Goals’ sanitation-related target, pit toilets are becoming increasingly popular as a means of human excreta disposal in low-income areas. Underground pollutant discharges from pit toilets have raised concerns that human health could be harmed due to the chemicals and microorganisms they release.
Importance of the research
Using this research, we can better understand and communicate to national decision-makers how pit toilets affect the people of Udi Local Government Area in Enugu State, as well as other communities in Nigeria where they are prevalent. We will also interpret our findings, analyze their implications, and communicate our findings at a high level.
The study’s goals.
The study’s objectives are as follows:
Research on the effects of pit toilets in Udi LGA, Enugu State, will be comprehensively reviewed.
To assess the standard for the placement of public pit toilets.
To find out where the country’s residents are lacking in their understanding of the possibilities and potential drawbacks of using public pit toilets.
Study Limitations
The purpose of the research was to look into the effects of the Enugu State’s public pit toilet system, specifically in the Udi Local Government Area. Due of its representativeness of Nigeria’s pit toilets, its proximity to the researcher, and the study’s time and financial limits, the study is restricted to Udi Local Government Area in Enugu State.
The study’s scope
This investigation focuses on the challenges related with Enugu State’s public pit latrine system in the Udi Local Government Area as a case study.
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