Latrine
Latrine
Latrine (/ləˈtriːn/), from the Latin latrina, a contraction of lavatrina meaning bath, is a term used to describe a toilet or a simpler facility which is used as a toilet within a sanitation system. It can range from a simple pit in the ground to more elaborate structures.
Etymology
The term latrine is derived from the Latin word latrina, which itself is a contraction of lavatrina, meaning bath. The word was used in Roman times to refer to public bathing facilities, but over time, its meaning shifted to refer to a public toilet.
Types of Latrines
There are several types of latrines which vary in complexity and function. These include:
- Pit latrine: A simple pit in the ground where waste is collected. This is the most basic form of a latrine.
- Ventilated Improved Pit latrine (VIP): A pit latrine with a black pipe (vent pipe) fitted to the pit and a screen (flyscreen) at the top outlet of the pipe.
- Pour-flush latrine: A latrine with a water seal, which reduces smells and fly/mosquito nuisance.
- Composting toilet: A type of latrine that treats human excreta by a biological process called composting.
Related Terms
- Sanitation: The means of promoting hygiene through the prevention of human contact with hazards of wastes.
- Toilet: A fixture that is connected to a plumbing system and is used for the disposal of bodily waste.
- Sewage: Waste matter that is transported through sewer pipes to treatment facilities or disposal.
- Waste management: The process of treating solid wastes and offers variety of solutions for recycling items that don't belong to trash.
See Also
External links
- Medical encyclopedia article on Latrine
- Wikipedia's article - Latrine
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