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Definition A pit used for the disposal of human excreta, particularly prevalent in rural areas. Description A latrine is a method of disposal of human waste used in rural areas and much of the developing world. Why is a latrine important? Pit latrines can be a source of groundwater contamination that can have disastrous consequences to rural communities dependent on groundwater for a source of water.
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