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When no sanitary sewer system is available, as in an emergency situation, human waste is buried in a hole in the ground. How far must it be buried from a well?

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Answer: 200 feet away from any water source

Explanation: Any human waste which is buried should be buried at least 100 feet away from a water source to prevent contamination.

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