Curmudgeonly men might argue that it is unfair to subsidise women's other bathroom-based activities, such as fixing make-up or chatting, or the extra privacy of individual toilet stalls.

In addition to shortages of water and toilets and adequate medical care, the displaced also complain there is no freedom of movement at Manik Farm.

A 9, 000-gallon cistern at the Chartwell School in Seaside, Calif., condenses and collects fog along with rainwater and USES the water for educational activities, irrigation and to flush toilets.