Drinkingwater associated pathology

Sabu Thomas; Sankar Jagadeeshan; Praveen Kumar; Sathish Mundayoor; Yung Tse Hung

doi:10.1142/9789814327701_0005

Drinkingwater associated pathology

Sabu Thomas
, Sankar Jagadeeshan
, Praveen Kumar
, Sathish Mundayoor
, Yung Tse Hung

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1 Scopus citations

Abstract

There are over 100 different types of pathogens that can be found in contaminated water. Contaminated drinking water due to inadequate and unsanitary disposal of sewage and excreta continue to pose a threat to the health in many communities in developing countries. Groundwaters, surface waters, and distribution systems are at risk. Waterborne disease outbreaks are rising due to increasing vulnerable populations, politcal upheaval, and high numbers of refugees in developing countries. Natural disasters such as flooding and droughts due to climatic changes may also be affecting global water quality. As we move into the next century, it will be important to arm drinking water utility personnel with current and comprehensive information regarding waterborne pathogens and the importance of maintaining vigilance in their control.

Original language	English
Title of host publication	Handbook of Environment and Waste Management
Subtitle of host publication	Air and Water Pollution Control
Publisher	World Scientific Publishing Co.
Pages	175-236
Number of pages	62
ISBN (Electronic)	9789814327701
ISBN (Print)	9814327697, 9789814327695
DOIs	https://doi.org/10.1142/9789814327701_0005
State	Published - 1 Jan 2012
Externally published	Yes

UN SDGs

This output contributes to the following UN Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs)

SDG 1 No Poverty
SDG 3 Good Health and Well-being
SDG 6 Clean Water and Sanitation
SDG 11 Sustainable Cities and Communities

Keywords

Bacteria
Drinking water
Fungi
Helminthes
Pathogens
Protozoans
Viruses
Water treatment

ASJC Scopus subject areas

General Agricultural and Biological Sciences
General Environmental Science

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