Even a suburban family needs a survival sanitation plan - and a plan that will not make its neighbors sick. Many people don't consider the problems associated with waste management after a SHTF event. Living 150 feet from water and people may not be possible. To make this plan work, the entire community should develop a plan to handle waste. Here are some tips for implementing a survival sanitation plan:

Using feces instead of dumping

According to the US Environmental Protection Agency (USEPA), the average American generates 4.6 pounds of garbage daily. The accumulation of trash can not only negatively impact the environment, but also human health. One of the most common types of garbage is fecal matter, which can be highly unsanitary and spread various illnesses. If not disposed of properly, fecal matter can become a problem for those living in the wild and on rural areas.

In the developing world, 200 million tons of human waste are left untreated each year, and not all of this is from open defecation. In fact, 90 percent of the sewage produced in the developing world is dumped into waterways, making them a breeding ground for diseases and parasites. Open defecation has also been responsible for a large amount of water pollution, with untreated feces turning waterways into a swamp.

Using a bucket as a latrine

Using a bucket as a latrin is an old practice that is still used in many areas, including Canada and the United States. While these toilets have mostly been replaced by indoor plumbing and sewage pump out tanks, some still remain, particularly in summer cabins. The latrine is also known as a honey bucket or honeywagon, while the British have the pail closet.

If you can't find a tree for privacy, you'll need to make your own! If you're a boy, don't use pool noodles. Boys should use trees instead. A bucket is also waterproof. You'll also need to store toilet paper in a waterproof container. You should also carry some pine bedding, which will kill off odors and kickstart composting. A pile of dirt, or a small spade, is a good way to cover the latrine's waste. Keep soap and water nearby.

Composting

The process of composting requires careful control of all parameters. The end product must have a moisture content of 50-60% in order for the microorganisms to reproduce properly. The raw materials used for the experiment in SS1 and SS2 were not irrigated and had low moisture contents. These factors may have negatively affected the survival of seeded E. coli. Therefore, composting should be considered for survival sanitation.

To assess whether composting improves the survival of pathogens, researchers looked at the composition of sterile and mature composts. They also collected samples of immature composts. The use of rifampin-resistant strains of pathogens allowed for more realistic pathogen contamination. Further investigations should reveal more interesting results. In the meantime, composting is an excellent alternative for addressing microbial safety concerns.

Using a toilet seat cover

A toilet seat cover, which is a type of plastic sheet, can be a useful survival sanitation tool. Using a toilet seat cover can lower the chances of contracting diseases such as typhoid fever and cholera. The use of plastic or wooden seats may also help reduce the risk of dermatitis and allergic contact dermatitis. However, while these protective measures may not be 100% effective, they do help prevent the spread of infectious disease.

In a recent study, researchers from the University of Wisconsin discovered that non-enteric bacteria can be transferred from person to person through a toilet. In a pediatric hospital, alcohol wipes placed on toilet seats reduced MRSA infections by 50%. A recent study also suggested that the cause of two cases of Legionella pneumophila infection in a French hospital was aerosolization rather than direct contact with the contaminated toilet seat. Therefore, using a toilet seat cover for survival sanitation is a necessity in any public restroom.