Household Sand Filtration Research
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What is a method that has been used as an affordable and effective way of reducing bacterial contaminants in drinking water?

  • Using UV light to purify water
  • Boiling water over a fire
  • Household sand filtration (correct)
  • Adding bleach to water
  • How many people are estimated to lack access to properly managed drinking water services globally?

  • 4.7 billion
  • 2.2 billion (correct)
  • 1.5 billion
  • 3.5 billion
  • What percentage of people in Makati City have access to a piped distribution network for secure water supply?

  • 11.2%
  • 54.8%
  • 38.8%
  • 15% (correct)
  • What is responsible for a significant number of illnesses and deaths, particularly in developing countries?

    <p>Unsafe drinking water</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is a common primary means of water purification in numerous local and rural communities?

    <p>Traditional filtration methods</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Study Notes

    Water Contamination and Access

    • Boiling water has been used as an affordable and effective method of reducing bacterial contaminants in drinking water.

    Global Access to Drinking Water

    • An estimated number of people lack access to properly managed drinking water services globally.

    Water Access in Makati City

    • In Makati City, approximately percentage of people have access to a piped distribution network for a secure water supply.

    Illnesses and Deaths from Water Contamination

    • Contaminated water is responsible for a significant number of illnesses and deaths, particularly in developing countries.

    Water Purification in Local Communities

    • Boiling is a common primary means of water purification in numerous local and rural communities.

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    Explore the research on household sand filtration as an affordable and effective method of reducing bacterial contaminants in drinking water. Learn about the critical elements and techniques involved in this sustainable approach.

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