Table 1. Characteristics of latrine superstructure and use of 42 latrines sampled in and around Ifakara, Tanzania, July–August 2011.
| Characteristic | Number of latrines | Percentage |
|---|---|---|
| Roof | ||
| No | 9 | 31% |
| Yes | 33 | 79% |
| Roof Material | ||
| Grass/palm leaves | 22 | 67% |
| Iron sheets | 11 | 33% |
| Wall Material | ||
| Temporary (grass/palm leaves/plastic sheets) | 12 | 29% |
| Semi-permanent (mud+bamboo) | 8 | 19% |
| Permanent (bricks) | 22 | 52% |
| Floor material | ||
| Concrete | 15 | 36% |
| Wood/soil | 27 | 64% |
| Pit of latrine | ||
| Unlined | 31 | 74% |
| Lined with bricks | 11 | 26% |
| Depth of latrine | ||
| < 1 meter | 30 | 71% |
| ≥ 1 meter | 12 | 29% |
| Intensity of use | ||
| Low < 6 users | 14 | 33% |
| Medium ≥6 & < 15 users | 25 | 60% |
| High ≥ 15 users | 3 | 7% |
| Age of a latrine | ||
| < 1 year | 17 | 40% |
| ≥1 & < 5 years | 13 | 31% |
| ≥ 5 years | 12 | 29% |
| Use of additive | ||
| No | ||
| Yes | 23 | 55% |
| Type of additive used | 19 | 45% |
| Bleach/Oil | 3 | 16% |
| Ash | 16 | 84% |
| Groundwater floods latrine | ||
| No | 13 | 31% |
| Yes | 29 | 69% |
| Water stored in latrine | ||
| No | 6 | 14% |
| Yes | 36 | 86% |