Sail E0 Webinar
Question
Untreated human excreta is a health hazard. Explain and give examples. [3 MARKS]
 
Answer:
:
Explanation: 2 Marks
Example: 1 Mark
Untreated human excreta is a health hazard. It may cause water pollution and soil pollution. Both the surface and groundwater get polluted.
Groundwater is a source of water for wells, tube wells, springs, and many rivers. Thus it becomes the most common route for waterborne diseases.
Poor sanitation and contaminated drinking water is the cause of a large number of diseases.
They include cholera, typhoid, polio, meningitis, hepatitis, and dysentery.

Was this answer helpful ?
Next Question

Submit Solution

Your email address will not be published. Required fields are marked *

More Questions on This Topic :


Latest Videos

Latest Test Papers