Lack of sanitation from "summary" of How The Other Half Lives by Jacob August Riis
The tenement is a breeding ground for disease, with its dark, damp corners and narrow, airless rooms. The lack of proper sanitation only exacerbates the problem, allowing germs and bacteria to flourish unchecked. Filth accumulates in every nook and cranny, from the overcrowded living spaces to the grimy stairwells. The cesspool of human waste that festers in the tenement's backyard is a constant source of contamination. It seeps into the ground, tainting the water supply and spreading disease like wildfire. The stench of decay hangs heavy in the air, a constant reminder of the squalor in which these poor souls are forced to live. In the absence of proper plumbing, residents are forced to rely on communal privies that are often overflowing with filth. The lack o...
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