Drinking Water

Drinking Water and Sanitation

Drinking water and sanitation

Abstract

Basic sanitation and drinking water which is clean and healthy are the key elements of the U.N initiative, millennium development goals. 70% of the body of humans is composed of water; water is a person’s requirement for daily basis such as bath, and water is widely used commercially, economically and agriculturally. In developing countries the fecal pathogens are the most common source of contamination which is inherently linked to sanitation practices. The impure water can cause various diseases which can even take the life of a person. In urban and rural areas awareness should be fast forwarded to encourage people to use water wisely and to understand the water and sanitation issues.

Table of contents:

Abstract 2

Introduction 3

Discussion 4

Infectious diseases caused by drinking impure water 4

Purification of water 5

Millennium Development goal 6

Conclusion 7

References 8

Drinking Water and Sanitation

Introduction

The human body on a whole is 70% of water of the total body weight. It is an essential ingredient for the existence of life. Without water a person is suppose to die of dehydrations in a period of few days (Rakness , 2005).” Water” which is known to everybody in this world, is very important for plants and animals. It is a significant necessity for any living individual on earth. As it is said “water is life”. Water is mainly composed of hydrogen and oxygen. It is the only resource which is present on the earth naturally having three distinct states liquid, solid and gases. There may be different kinds of water; it may be saline or sweet. Most of the water found in lakes, oceans and sea is salty. Water can be used for various purposes such as running machines, steaming, washing, and generating electricity, cooking, and most importantly drinking. It is also essential for photosynthesis, cellular respiration and digestion (Rakness , 2005). Water is a...