Stage | Approximate duration of use (months) | No. of households | Description of life-cycle stage |
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1 | 3–6 | 9 | Install latrine and use first pit |
2 | 7–12 | 6 | Switch to second pit and use second pit |
3 | 13–18+ | 3 | Recycle decomposed excreta and switch back to first pit (or any subsequent switch) |