Impact on India and World
- According to the Ministry of Jal Shakti’s report, about 70% of India’s water supply is contaminated.
- According to a study conducted by the Central Pollution Control Board (CPCB) it was found that out of 11,000 water samples collected from various sources all over India, only 33% were fit for drinking without any treatment.
- According to World Health Organization (WHO) around 100,000 deaths every year in India due to waterborne diseases.
- In India, groundwater is the primary source of drinking water for many, often it is also contaminated with high levels of fluoride, arsenic, and other pollutants.
- According to a WHO report, unsafe water and poor sanitation are responsible for approximately 842,000 deaths annually all over the world.
- Across the globe, around 2.2 billion people don’t have access to clean drinking water, and around 4.2 billion people lack access to safely managed sanitation services.
- Lack of safe and clean water is the major reason behind the malnutrition of children all over the world.
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.
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