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Allan Gregory
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Waterborne diseases are caused by inadequate water sanitation and hygiene practices, and the World Health Organization estimates that two billion people lack access to basic drinking water and safe water services. Such a lack of access leads to higher mortality rates due to sanitation-related diseases. Unicef estimates that 5 billion people lack access to improved sanitation, while only two-thirds of the world’s population practice hand hygiene properly. To address these issues, there is a need for improved infrastructure for providing safe water services, as well as increased education about proper hand hygiene and other sanitation practices.
According to the World Health Organisation, over two billion people lack access to adequate sanitation services, and unsafe drinking water has exposed an estimated 2.4 billion people to water-borne illnesses such as cholera and typhoid fever. These diseases cause diarrhoea, which can be especially dangerous in children. It is estimated that 829 000 people die each year due to a lack of access to safe drinking water and adequate sanitation services. This means that almost 1% of the world population are dying due to poor sanitation and unsafe drinking water.
Kenya is one of the countries in Africa facing acute water related problem due to lack of access to clean drinking water. This has been aggravated by deforestation, soil degradation and polluted surface water, leaving vast majority of the non-elite population without access to potable water. To address this issue, the Kenyan government has taken steps to install waste treatment plants and improved distribution systems for clean drinking water in rural areas.
These measures are aimed at reducing water pollution and making water supplies safer and more reliable. Additionally, efforts have been made to reduce groundwater exploitation by limiting the number of wells that can be dug in a particular area. In addition to this, regulations have been put in place to ensure that polluted groundwater is not used for any purpose. However, water pollution still remains a major issue due to sewage spills and waste water leakage from industrial sources, oil spills, agricultural runoff of pesticides and fertilizers, as well as treatment of industrial discharges. These pollutants can make surface water contaminated and unfit for human consumption or other uses.
A lack of ability to properly treat water can lead to malnutrition in the worst affected parts of the world. Available groundwater is ridden with large quantities of pollutants and chemicals, leading to disease and death in many cases. Farmers are unable to grow crops due to the lack of clean, safe water. The treatment and recycling of polluted or contaminated water is essential for ensuring that farmers can grow crops safely without suffering from any health risks associated with polluted drinking water.
Unfortunately, with the growing water scarcity, the majority of developing nations are unable to meet the basic needs for water. This causes a ripple effect of poor living standards, higher poverty levels and ethnic conflicts. Water scarcity results in a decrease in food production as well as income from agricultural activities and puts many people in an impossible situation. Low quality water also means higher costs for treatment, which further leads to an increased economic burden on these countries. In addition to this, lack of access to clean water can also lead to diseases such as cholera and typhoid which further worsens the situation.
Water crisis refers to a situation wherein 7 billion people experience water shortage and scarcity. This water crisis pertains to the lack of sufficient water for all the people in certain areas. This global situation has affected many areas where people lack access to quality and clean water. The crisis refers to the lack of access to clean and sufficient water for many people across different areas, which has led to a shortage of water in many parts of the world.
This is referred to as water scarcity, and it can have serious consequences for communities if it is not addressed. The main causes of water scarcity are physical water scarcity, where there is simply not enough water available to fulfill the needs of communities; poverty and sanitation issues, which lead to an inability to access clean drinking water; and conflicts resulting in biodiversity loss. These issues can lead to increased disease prevalence, hunger and poverty in affected areas.
Water related problems include water issues, addressing water problems and affecting water access. Water poor infrastructure is a major cause of this problem, which can lead to more severe droughts and floods in countries already affected by poverty and climate change. Rivers, large dams, access to clean drinking water are all affected by poor governance and infrastructure changes.
As climate change alters weather patterns, more frequent and intense droughts and floods can create water shortages in certain areas. Overuse of water can contribute to pollution, further exacerbating the problem. With rapid population growth and increased demand on natural systems, water pollution has exploded and is causing shortages in many densely populated areas. In some places, old systems that used to meet the demand have been reduced due to climate change. This has resulted in droughts, floods and other extreme weather conditions altering traditional patterns of water use. The explosion of climate change combined with overuse of water resources is leading to a shortage of clean drinking water in many parts of the world.
In regions that are already water stressed, economic inequalities and other residents’ access to sanitation and water sources are further exacerbated. Low-income communities, both in rural and urban areas, often have less access to improved sources of drinking water than higher income households. This has sociocultural implications as well as health risks. Thankfully, governments have helped aid groups to give more people in these regions gain access to clean water. Additionally, with the warming population growth of many cities, governments are aiding civic groups in improving their water sources. Although much progress has been made in recent years, many low-income communities still lack basic access to clean drinking water.
Contaminated drinking water, household wastewater, agricultural wastewater and other sources of wastewater all point to the means of inadequate management. With 8 billion people using water and poor systems to clean it, many communities are exposed to chemicals and other contaminants such as feces and chemicals from washing dishes. This has a huge impact on the ecosystem, with industrial processes also polluting the water. It is estimated that 80% of all wastewater flows are not treated or reused, leaving 1.8 billion people without access to clean water. Unfortunately, only 44% of all wastewater is reused in many areas around the world due to inefficient management systems and inadequate resources for sanitation infrastructure.