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Part Three: indicators
lEvEl Of MEAsurEMEnT: Outcome.
dEfiniTiOn: An "improved" toilet facility means a flush/pour-flush toilet connected to a piped sewer
system, septic tank, or pit; a ventilated-improved-pit latrine; simple pit latrine with slab that can be
cleaned; or a composting toilet. An "unimproved" toilet facility includes flush/pour-flush toilets that
empty elsewhere without connection to piped sewage systems, septic tanks, pits, or have unknown
drainage; pit latrines without slabs or open pits; bucket latrines (where excreta are manually removed);
hanging toilets/latrines; open defecation in field or bush or into plastic bags (flying toilets); and any
other type of defecation.
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PErCEnT Of HOusEHOlds usinG An iMPrOvEd TOilET fACiliTY
disAGGrEGATE: None.
PurPOsE: Access to a functioning and improved toilet facility is essential for improving a household's
hygienic situation. This indicator measures access to such facilities.
dATA sOurCEs: Population-based surveys.
TiME frAME: Every two to five years.
dATA COllECTiOn COnsidErATiOns: Household heads or caretakers should be interviewed about
the type of toilet facility they use; afterwards interviewers should observe the facility to see if it is ac-
cessible.
sTrEnGTHs & liMiTATiOns: This indicator does not measure whether toilet facilities are used or
whether they are hygienic.
# of households that have working improved toilet facilities within their compounds
total # of surveyed households
Calculation
x 100
Summary :
dEfiniTiOn: An "improved" toilet facility means a flush/pour-flush toilet connected to a piped sewer system, septic tank, or pit; An "unimproved" toilet facility includes flush/pour-flush toilets that empty elsewhere without connection to piped sewage systems, septic tanks, pits, or have unknown drainage;
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