What do you mean by water-borne diseases?
- The illness caused by drinking or by coming in contact with contaminated water is called waterborne disease.
- The main source of this contaminated water is industrial waste, agricultural runoff, faecal matter, etc.
How can improvement in water and sanitation save us from diseases?
Improvement in water and sanitation plays a significant role in preventing the spread of waterborne diseases and helps in improving public health. Availability and access to pure and safe drinking water and proper sanitation facilities can prevent the spread of waterborne diseases such as cholera, dysentery, dengue fever, etc. by reducing the exposure of faecal matter and other contaminants to people. Waterborne diseases can be reduced significantly by promoting the reduction in environmental contamination and preventing the spread of diseases due to vectors like mosquitoes and flies. Therefore, improved water and sanitation will lead to a better and healthy life for the community.