Questions and Answers
Which of the following is NOT a category of water consumption?
In 2015, the UN General Assembly recognized the human right to water and sanitation.
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What is the primary indicator of safely managed drinking water services according to UN SDG No. 6?
water from an improved water source located on the premises
Contaminated water and poor sanitation are linked to the transmission of diseases such as __________.
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List two examples of domestic water use.
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What can improved water supply and sanitation contribute to?
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Study Notes
Importance of Safe Water on Public Health
- Safe water is essential for drinking, domestic use, food production, and recreation.
- Improved water supply and sanitation foster economic growth and help reduce poverty.
UN and the Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs)
- In 2015, the UN General Assembly recognized the human right to water and sanitation.
- Every individual is entitled to sufficient, continuous, safe, acceptable, accessible, and affordable water for personal and domestic use.
- The SDGs aim to end poverty, protect the planet, and ensure global peace and prosperity by 2030.
- UN SDG No. 6 focuses on ensuring availability and sustainable management of water and sanitation for all.
- Safely managed drinking water services must be:
- From an improved source located on the premises.
- Available when needed.
- Free from fecal and priority chemical contamination.
Categories of Water Consumption
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Domestic Use
- In-house: Drinking, cooking, sanitation, house cleaning, laundry, car washing.
- Out-house: Garden watering, lawn sprinkling, bathing pools.
- Standpipe: Use of public standpipes and fountains.
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Trade & Industrial Use
- Industrial: Required for factories, industries, power stations, docks.
- Commercial: Used by shops, offices, restaurants, hotels, and various small trades.
- Institutional: Necessary for hospitals, schools, universities, and government bodies.
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Agricultural Use
- Needed for crops, livestock, horticulture, greenhouses, dairies, and farmsteads.
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Public Use
- Utilized for public parks, green spaces, street watering, water mains, sewer flushing, and fire-fighting.
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Losses
- Distribution losses occur due to leakage from mains and service pipes upstream of consumer meters.
Water and Health
- Contaminated water and inadequate sanitation are linked to diseases such as:
- Diarrhea
- Cholera
- Dysentery
- Hepatitis A
- Typhoid
- Polio
- Poorly managed water services expose individuals to preventable health risks.
Economic and Social Effects
- Improved and accessible water sources reduce the time and effort spent on water collection, allowing individuals to be more productive.
- Greater accessibility to safe water enhances personal safety by minimizing the risk associated with water collection.
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This quiz focuses on the importance of safe water in relation to public health. It covers topics such as drinking water quality, sanitation, and improved water resource management. Understanding these concepts is crucial for effective water supply planning and development.
