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Life in colonial America involved dealing with waste in ways that could certainly be described as less than sanitary. Outhouses, typically found outside the home, and chamber pots often became the go-to for disposal needs. In some cases, chamber pots were discarded from windows, directly contaminating the surrounding areas and nearby water sources, leading to widespread health crises. Historical accounts suggest that privy pots were repositories not only for human waste but also for domestic refuse, providing a fascinating insight into daily colonial life.