Waterborne Diseases

6 Dangerous Waterborne Diseases

By Daniel Klein

Waterborne diseases are a serious public health concern, affecting millions of people worldwide each year. Many of these water-related illnesses can lead to severe health conditions, such as dehydration, diarrhea, and vomiting. They can even result in death if not treated in time. The World Health Organization estimates that water-related illnesses cause over 1 million…

cholera definition

Is Cholera Still a Threat to Drinking Water?

By Daniel Klein

What do typhoid fever, dysentery, salmonella, and cholera have in common? They are four of the most prevalent waterborne diseases afflicting hundreds of millions of people every year, listing diarrhea as the main symptom. On its face, this might not sound like a serious issue. But according to the World Health Organization (WHO), for children…