A latrine can be no closer than what distance to a water source?

A latrine can be no closer than what distance to a water source?

• A. 50 ft
• B. 100 ft
• C. 150 ft
• D. 200 ft

Answer: (B)

Keeping latrines at a safe distance from water sources is about protecting drinking water from contamination. Latrines contain pathogens, and waste can reach water through seepage into the ground, groundwater flow, or surface runoff, especially after rain. To minimize this risk, a buffer of at least 100 feet is required from any water source. A distance of 50 feet would be too close and increase the chance of contamination, while 150 or 200 feet are longer than necessary but still acceptable if conditions warrant. The standard minimum is 100 feet, and in tougher conditions you might extend that distance, but 100 feet is the baseline.

Keeping latrines at a safe distance from water sources is about protecting drinking water from contamination. Latrines contain pathogens, and waste can reach water through seepage into the ground, groundwater flow, or surface runoff, especially after rain. To minimize this risk, a buffer of at least 100 feet is required from any water source. A distance of 50 feet would be too close and increase the chance of contamination, while 150 or 200 feet are longer than necessary but still acceptable if conditions warrant. The standard minimum is 100 feet, and in tougher conditions you might extend that distance, but 100 feet is the baseline.