How to make an Emergency Toilet
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Whether you are in a natural disaster, or find yourself sheltering in place due to a pandemic, understanding toilet sanitation is important to your health. Learn the basics of how to set up an emergency toilet and how to dispose of waste safely. More details...
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There are many emergency toilets on the market today. Some emergency toilets require flushing, some are simply instructions for how to dig a hole in the ground. We have found the following information to be helpful in planning personal sanitation following a disaster or at the onset of an event that requires longer term sheltering in place.
Supplies for Emergency Sanitation Toilet- Plastic or metal 5 gallon bucket.
- 5 gallon bucket snap on toilet seat lid.
- Heavy duty plastic trash bags large enough to line the 5 gallon bucket with room to spare.
- 50# Bag of powdered, chlorinated lime. This product is also referred to as calcium Hypochlorite or Bleaching Powder and can be found at pool supply stores.
- Borax found at your local grocery store.
- Spoon with long handle.
- Toilet Paper
Tips on Using Your Emergency Sanitation Toilet- Line your 5 gallon bucket with heavy duty plastic bags.
- Never let your bucket get more than half full before disposing of waste.
- After each use of the toilet, use the spoon with long handle to scoop about a tablespoon of powdered, chlorinated lime on the waste. This helps to break down the waste.
- After each use of the toilet, use the spoon with long handle to scoop about a tablespoon of borax on the waste. This helps to reduce odors.
- When you need to dispose of the waste, find a location at least 48' from any dwelling, water supply, animals, and garden. Dig a hole at least 18 inches deep and at least 48' downstream or away from any water source (Dogs can smell through dirt up to 16 inches and they will dig up human waste) Place the bag full of waste in the hold and bury. Mark the site for future removal if it becomes necessary.
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