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A THREAT TO LIFE According to some reports, unsafe water kills more people than any other health problem. Unclean drinking water leads to the spread of diseases such as cholera, typhoid, and childhood diarrhea, which is one of the leading causes

of death among children. The effects of drinking contaminated water can be immediate or remain hidden for many years. We must remember

that the effects of drinking contaminated water can range from severe illness to death.

CHALLENGES In many rural areas of

developing countries, girls are denied their right to education, in part because schools lack private sanitation facilities. Women spend large parts of their day fetching clean water. Without proper sanitation and water hygiene, social development of a country is not possible. AWARENESS IS THE KEY Nowadays, people are increasingly concerned about the safety of drinking water. The development of analytical methods to detect impurities in water has increased awareness among people about clean water. Governments and various global and local organizations are taking steps to ensure that water is tested and regulations are in place so that our water remains free of contamination. Clean water is essential for good health.

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