Literal question
II. Household information
2. Characteristics of the dwelling
[Questions 4-15 were asked of occupied private households, per question 3 and Section 1.]
5. What type of toilet facilities does the dwelling have?
a) Flush toilet
[] 1 For private use
[] 2 For shared use
b) Latrine
[] 3 For private use
[] 4 For shared use
c) [] 5 Other type
d) [] 6 None
Interviewer instructions
4.2.3 Household characteristics
These characteristics refer exclusively to single family [private] households.
The first two questions of this part of the ballot will be answered by the enumerator using simple observation, before introducing themselves to the occupants of the household; however, if there are any doubts, they can consult with the informant in the household.
5. Toilets and latrines
What kind of toilet or latrine does this household have?
a. Flushing toilet:
It is the flushing that eliminates the waste expelling it to the public sewer system or septic tank.
For private use: This is the toilet that only occupants of one household use.
For common use: This is a toilet used by the occupants of two or more households.
b. Latrine: A toilet in which the waste accumulates in a pit.
For private use: If it is used only by the occupants of one household.
For common use: If it used by the occupants of two or more households.
c. Other type:
This option will be marked for cases that another way of eliminating waste is used, different from those mentioned previously.
d. No toilet or latrine:
When a household lacks a toilet, latrine or other means of disposing of human waste.
