san·i·ta·tion 
/ˌsænəˈteɪʃən/ noun
/ˌsænəˈteɪʃən/ noun [noncount] : the process of keeping places free from dirt, infection, disease, etc., by removing waste, trash and garbage, by cleaning streets, etc.
▪ Diseases can spread from poor sanitation. — often used before another noun ▪ sanitation workers/trucks
▪ Diseases can spread from poor sanitation. — often used before another noun ▪ sanitation workers/trucks
