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They build dugouts and they transport the human wastes in iron trolleys and they dump them in there. They then cover it with dirt it is almost kind of a landfill which indicates a certain area just for the wastes.

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The Tewa Indians historically used outdoor latrines or pit toilets to manage human waste. Some communities also practiced dry sanitation methods such as burying waste or using ash and clay to cover it. Today, many Tewa households have modern indoor Plumbing systems for waste disposal.

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