WHAT WOULD HAPPEN WITH NO WATER

WASTE MANAGEMENT?
The spread of unpleasant diseases such as typhoid, cholera, diarrhoea and others are
interlinked with poor wastewater management. In addition, untreated wastewater
creates breeding grounds for bacteria, fungi and several disease-causing pathogens. You
can contract waterborne diseases or parasites directly if your skin is exposed to infested
water or if you drink untreated water. You can also contract diseases if you eat
uncooked food, rinsed or washed with untreated wastewater. These waterborne
pathogens can also cause diseases in your livestock and pets. Boiling water and
ensuring your food is well cooked are the best ways to protect yourself from
waterborne diseases. However, treating wastewater reduces the chances of pathogens
contaminating your drinking or irrigation water.
• Untreated wastewater generally finds its way into rivers, the sea and
other surface water bodies. In addition, it can contaminate underground
water reserves. Poor wastewater treatment creates the risk of
contaminating the limited freshwater resources available across the
globe.