Now in most of the cities and towns, underground drainage is the norms. It is a good and modern method of disposal of excreta of humans. The scheme, wherever implemented, needs the following methodology to avoid health hazards for the public at large. 1. Adequate water is needed to flush out well and flowing of solid waste into the main duct in the road or street. Otherwise, the possibility of the block in the middle of tubes and the sequelae namely backflow is a certain thing and should be remembered.
Now with water scarcity in Chennai, whether enough steps taken regarding this point by Municipal corporation is to be ascertained. Otherwise, it will be hell on earth. The media should be active in this endeavour. 2. The smell emanating from the latrine especially during the night and if not used for some time may be due to methane and the possibility of fire accident needs testing. To…
