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Nocturnal Latrine Cleaners (And Other Surreal Sanitation Stories)

  • Posted on: 8 April 2008
  • By: Bryan Schaaf

Former Central Plateau Resident, Professional Archaeologist, and Peace Corps Colleague Dan Broockmann sent in the following story about latrine usage in  Maissade.  2008 has been designated the year of sanitation and latrines are important for public health.  Every Haitian family would like to have one but the cost is prohibitive for many.   And as Dan writes, even latrines need maintenance eventually...