Typhoid Fever likely result from a lack of implementing the Clean Water Act.
- Typhoid was caused by the bacterium Salmonella typhi.
- It was typically contracted by drinking water tainted by the fecal wastes of infected individuals.
What are the reasons for water contamination?
- Global warming.
- Deforestation.
- Industry, agriculture and livestock farming.
- Rubbish and faecal water dumping.
- Maritime traffic.
- Fuel spillages.
What are the consequences of water contamination?
- Contaminated water becomes unfit for consumption by humans and cattle.
- It results in drastic reduction of fish population.
- Water pollution results in increased cases of water borne diseases; like cholera, diarrhea, jaundice, etc.
- Presence of faecal matter results in high concentration of E.coli in water which causes water borne diseases.
- Contamination of groundwater results in high levels of toxic materials in fruits, vegetables and grains.
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