Literal question
6. What are the bathrooms or toilets in the dwelling connected to? (Read each option and circle only one number)
[] 1 Public sewer system within the dwelling
[] 2 Public sewer system outside of the dwelling but within the building complex
[] 3 Septic tank
[] 4 Cesspit, latrine
[] 5 River, drainage ditch or canal
[] 6 Doesn't have
Interviewer instructions
Fill out the second section, "Dwelling Characteristics and Services," for the main dwelling only.
Question 6: What are the bathroom or toilets in the dwelling connected to?
If the respondent doesn't answer affirmatively to any one of the options 1-5, circle option 6, doesn't have.
Public Sewer System. This is the system of pipes located underground on public land by which dwellings rid themselves of human waste. Depending on where the connection to the toilet/bathroom [servicio higiénico] is located (water, toilet, etc.), it may be:
[Each of the following six categories below is accompanied by a drawing reproducing the written description.]
1. Public sewer system within the dwelling. This is when the connection to the toilet/bathroom [servicio higiénico] is located inside the dwelling.
2. Public sewer system outside of the dwelling but within the building complex. This is when the connection to the toilet/bathroom is within the perimeter of the building complex, as is the case of housing units grouped around a blind alley, or shanties built on a vacant lot.
3. Septic tank. This is when human waste is sent directly to a septic tank which is treated with lime, ashes, or other substances which break down the waste. An example of this is muriatic acid, etc.
4. Cesspit, latrine. This is when human waste is sent directly to a pit which is not treated in any way. Don't count the use of bleach/lye or detergents as agents which break down the waste.
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5. River, drainage ditch or canal. This is when human waste is disposed of directly into a drainage ditch, river, canal, etc.
6. Doesn't have. This is when the dwelling doesn't have any toilet/bathroom.
