Drinking Water Associated Pathology

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

doi:10.1142/9789814327701_0005

Drinking Water Associated Pathology

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

Rajiv Gandhi Centre for Biotechnology

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© 2012 by World Scientific Publishing Co. Pte. Ltd. All rights reserved. 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	American English
Title of host publication	Handbook of Environment and Waste Management: Air and Water Pollution Control
DOIs	https://doi.org/10.1142/9789814327701_0005
State	Published - Jan 1 2012

Keywords

Bacteria
Drinking water
Fungi
Helminthes
Pathogens
Protozoans
Viruses
Water treatment

Disciplines

Civil and Environmental Engineering

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