Literal question
H21 Is this building connected to a public sewer?
1. Yes, connected to public sewer
2. No, connected to septic tank or cesspool
3. No, use other means
Interviewer instructions
Complete this item for all occupied housing units selected for your assignment. Circle only one answer for this question.
1. PUBLIC SEWER
A public sewer may be operated by a government body or by a private organization. Circle 1 for "Yes, connected to public sewer" when the house or apartment is connected to a city, county, sanitary district, neighborhood, or subdivision sewer system.
2. SEPTIC TANK OR CESSPOOL
A septic tank or cesspool is an underground tank or pit for disposal of sewage. Circle 2 for "No, connected to septic tank or cesspool" for units provided with this method of sewage disposal. Do not include in this category small sewage treatment plants which in some localities are called neighborhood septic tanks.
3. OTHER MEANS
Circle 3 for “No” when sewage is disposed of in any other way or when use other means.
