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What is a manhole? Why are manholes made? [3 MARKS]

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A manhole is a covered vertical hole in the ground, pavement or road above the underground sewer pipeline.
These are made so that if there is any leakage or blockage in the underground sewer pipeline, the sanitary worker can go down or up to these sewer pipelines for cleaning or any repair.

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