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Contaminants in Drinking Water and Their Health Impact

Adequate supply of safe drinking water is one of the main prerequisites for a healthy life, but water-borne diseases remain the leading cause of death in many parts of the world, especially in children, and are also a significant economic constraint in many economic lives. The basis on which drinking water safety is assessed are national standards or international guidelines. The most important of these are the World Health Organization (WHO) Guidelines for Drinking Water Quality. Drinking water quality and possible associated health risks vary around the world, and some regions show, for example, high levels of arsenic, fluoride or drinking water pollution by pathogens, while elsewhere they are very low and hassle-free. Marked variations also occur at the local country level due to, for example, agricultural and industrial activities. Lack of coordination, outdated or inadequate policies and regulations, and limited resources for water infrastructure, labor development, and retention create challenges. These problems significantly affect the health of the entire nation and put some communities in a higher position to achieve optimal potential. Vulnerable populations, such as children, the elderly, and low-income populations, carry a greater burden of water-related health problems

water ; contamination , heavy metals ; bacteria ; parasites ; viruses, pollutants ; health ; disease

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