Table 1 Comparison of SBM and non-SBM functional toilets at the time of our endline survey at the end of 2019 (after the SBM implementation)
All toilets | SBM toilets | Non-SBM toilets | |
|---|---|---|---|
Number of functional (usable) toilets | 761 | 692 | 69 |
Years elapsed from toilet construction (average) | 2.1 | 1.5 | 8.2 |
Toilets without apparent technical deficiencies (working water seal, slab, roof, doors, walls) | 72% | 70% | 87% |
Consistently used toilets | 85% | 84% | 99% |
Well managed and clean toilets | 90% | 88% | 96% |
Distance of toilets from house (average in meters) | 7.7 | 8.2 | 1.8 |
Toilets located in or directly at house | 39% | 37% | 62% |
Toilets connected to piped water | 11% | 5% | 51% |
Toilets with water available at the time of survey | 71% | 68% | 86% |
Toilets with soap available | 42% | 39% | 64% |