Which of the following are the alternate arrangements for sewage disposal?

Septic tanks

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Chemical toilets

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Composting pits

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All of these

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Solution

The correct options are
A
Septic tanks

B
Chemical toilets

C
Composting pits

In order to improve sanitation, low cost onsite sewage disposal systems are being encouraged. Following are the alternate arrangements for sewage disposal:

1. Septic tanks

2. Chemical toilets

3. Composting pits

Manholes are part of a sewer system. Manholes are strategically placed in a fixed frequency in a sewer system.

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