Your fresh water can be contaminated by microorganisms that can cause viral and bacterial infections. Infections which can be acquired when you drink, wash, bathe, or prepare your food.
Listed below are common illnesses caused by drinking contaminated water:
Amebiasis – it is transmitted by ingesting food or water contaminated with the parasite. Non-treated drinking water or flies in water supply are some common causes of this disease.
Cholera – this is spread by a bacterium. Even rivers and coastal waters can get infected with this bacterium. Cholera is a fatal illness and it can spread rapidly.
Legionellosis – cause by bacteria thriving in warm aquatic environments. Legionnaires' disease has severe symptoms. People suffering from this illness may experience chills, fever, vomiting, diarrhea and pneumonia.
Salmonellosis – although Salmonella bacteria can come from most food, it can also go into your water supply.
Viral Gastroenteritis – caused by Calicivirus virus which can stay in water and some ready to eat foods such as salad and sandwiches.
Contaminated water is unsafe and may pose great health risk to you and your loved ones. Medical treatment and medication could lead to huge financial burden if these waterborne diseases are not prevented.
Trivia Info Resource: www.aquacert.co.uk
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