Section 1: Literature study The outbreak of waterborne diseases is a major problem faced in many African countries. The safety of water can be affected by a change in pH, a high concentration of ions like nitrates, bacteria and the effects of human activities. • In which pH range should rivers and dams be to sustain healthy living? Which human or natural factors cause a change in pH levels? The pH of a substance is determined by a scale which range between 0 and 14 with 7 being neutral. Rain water
contaminated. In India, 21% of country’s diseases are are water related. Worldwide every 90 seconds a child dies from a water-related disease. More than 3.4 million people die due to waterborne diseases, making it the leading cause of death around the world. Most of the victims are young children and many who die of illnesses are caused by bacteria that thrive in contaminated water sources. In Kenya, 3100 children under the age of 5 years old die daily due to the diseases caused by ingestion of contaminated
applications, therefore, inadequate access to clean and safe water is one of the most prevalent problems affecting people throughout the world [1, 2]. Microbial pathogens are one of the major health risks related to water and wastewaters [3], and Waterborne diseases have been carried through microorganisms such as bacteria, viruses and protozoa [4]. Therefore, water and wastewater disinfection are one of the most important sections applied in the treatment system or treatment plant [5]. However, disinfection
prevalence of waterborne diseases. Notably, most of the affected populace are children that die of various conditions enhanced by the organisms that survive in different water points contaminated by raw sewage. Further, it is observed that the occurrence of the diseases depicts a seasonal pattern with the highest incidence being during January and May, and a reduction between June and October. However, the distinct behavioral pattern has been identified to be the escalator of the diseases such as open
Human waste is not just household waste, it also includes solid and commercial waste. Polluted water contains viruses, bacteria, and many intestinal parasites. Using polluted water as a drinking purpose is linked to be the major cause for waterborne diseases like diarrhea, malaria and dysentery. Chemical fertilizers Chemical fertilizers and pesticides are used by farmers to protect crops from insects and bacteria. By using fertilizers and pesticides plant growth is promoted. However, these chemicals
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and how to prevent it. According to Food and Water Watch there are over 780 million people all over the earth that are living without clean drinking water. Another fact is every 20 seconds a child under five years old dies from illnesses that are waterborne. There is a lot of information about water contamination, the main topics are, effects of the percentage of water contaminated, ways it gets contaminated, and what to do in the after-math. There are many effects of water contamination due to the
Neolithic period because of its medical benefits. During the Neolithic period, there was no system of purification; thus, the river water used by the respective civilizations are vulnerable to contamination. A lack of clean water led to many waterborne diseases. On the other hand, beer requires boiling water; the process of boiling water killed off the germs and made the water safe to drink. In addition, the alcohol in beer made it a useful antiseptic in cleaning wounds. The abundance of wheat made
requires at least 20 to 50 litres of clean and safe water on a daily basis for drinking, cooking, bathing and for other domestic activities which simply keeps the clean and safe from diseases. Pollute water is’nt just dirty but, it is extremely very deadly. About 1.8 million people die every year of diarrhoeal diseases like cholera and typhoid as a result of food pollution including drinking water, and tens of million people are usually taken ill by a host of water related ailments many of which are
Bacteria and virus that carry diseases are carried into surface and ground water. Drinking water is affected by such viruses and bacteria and as a result life is threatened. The direct damage to plants and animals due to pollution also affect human health. Plants nutrients such as nitrogen
It has been estimated that a minimum of 7.5 litres of water per person per day is required in the home for drinking, preparing food, and personal hygiene, the most basic requirements for water; at least 50 litres per person per day is needed to ensure all personal hygiene, food hygiene, domestic cleaning, and laundry needs. The combination of several forces is likely to lead to a widespread problem of water salinity, with the ensuing detrimental health effects, in particular, for populations living
WATER POLLUTION INTRODUCTION It is called ‘Pollution’, “when something is added to the environment that makes it unclean or unsafe” (C.Dozier, 2001,p1). According to Arvind Kumat, (2008,p.142) “Water pollution is defined as the addition of some substance (organic, inorganic, biological, and radiological) or factor (e.g. heat) which degrades the quality of water so that it either become a health hazard or unfit to use. Water pollution not only affects plants and organisms living in the bodies of
Water is a vital substance, as it is very essential for natural life (Lewandowska et al., 2000). An undesirable change in the physical, chemical or biological characteristics of water that will harmfully affect human life are known as water pollution (Singer, S. 1970; Akman et al., 2000; Sathyanarayanan, 2007). The aquatic ecosystem are directly or indirectly affected by pollution (Kosygin et al., 2007). Water body must be safe and free of risk factors. Risk factors related to water pollution, can
Human beings become victims of various water-borne diseases, such as typhoid, cholera, dysentery, hepatitis, jaundice, etc. The presence of acids/alkalis in water destroys the Microorganisms, thereby hindering the self-purification process in the rivers or water bodies. Agriculture is affected badly due to polluted water. Marine ecosystems are affected adversely. The sewage waste promotes the growth of phytoplankton in water bodies; causing reduction of dissolved oxygen. Poisonous industrial wastes
Management of water quality addresses the problems that are related to water quality and water valuable uses. The control on water pollution depends on adequate treatment and elimination of wastewater (Krenkel at el, 1980). Goel (2006) refers to pollutant water giving a broader definition depending on the physical and chemical properties and biological characteristics causing harmful effects on human life according to required uses of water. Goel (2006) mentions the changes that occur in the natural
The presence of bacteria and pathogenic organisms is a concern when considering the safety of drinking water. Pathogenic organisms can cause intestinal infections, dysentery, hepatitis, typhoid fever, cholera, and other illnesses. Sources of Bacteria in Drinking Water: The Need for Water Testing Human and animal wastes are a primary source of bacteria in water. These sources of bacterial contamination include runoff from feedlots, pastures, dog runs, and other land areas where animal wastes are deposited
CHAPTER ONE INTRODUCTION 1.1 BACKGROUND Water is an important natural resource needed for national development and human health. This shows that a nation and its development depend on the availability of water in one way or the other. However, when the available water becomes contaminated it cause more harm than good. In recent times, the change in climatic condition has affected the surface water by causing a lot of small water bodies to dry up and most of the remaining ones are highly contaminated
Typhoid fever is a very serious disease that you can get from almost anywhere in the world.Parts of the world where sanitation levels and hygiene are poor you will be at a higher risk of getting the typhoid disease. It is mostly common in parts of the world except highly advanced countries like the United States, Canada, Western Europe, Australia, and Japan. The places that are highly risked is Asia, Africa, and Latin America, South Asia is highest at risk. About 300 people that travel outside of
Sisk 1 Kylie Sisk Eng1101 Burns 10/26/14 Water Pollution The world’s biggest health risk continues to enforce both public health and quality of life; that is what we call dirty water or water pollution. Water pollution is a huge problem these days and human activity is the main effect. People need to start taking action in what they do and start protecting our bodies of water. Some people don’t realize when pollution is being caused because they don’t realize what they do every day, causes
What are the effects of pollution on the environment? Why does it matter? All around the world, fossil fuels, such as oil, coal, and natural gas are burned and used to heat homes, run vehicles, power industry and manufacturing, and provide electricity. Even though fossil fuels provide many benefits to humans way of living, they also have many detrimental impacts on the environment and ecosystems, and even to humans. When these fossil fuels are burned, they release a gas called carbon dioxide into