Wastewater and Its Impact Quiz

Wastewater is the dirty water that goes down the drains from sinks, showers, toilets, and laundries. It is important to clean it up by removing pollutants to prevent water pollution and protect the environment and human health.

Clean water is essential for human beings because it is a basic need and is used for drinking, which is necessary for survival and good health. Lack of access to safe drinking water can lead to water-related diseases and even deaths.

The General Assembly of the United Nations proclaimed the period 2005 – 2015 as the International Decade for action on “Water for life” on 22 March 2005, to address the increasing scarcity of freshwater and promote actions for water sustainability.

<p>The text mentions population growth, pollution, industrial development, mismanagement, and other factors as contributors to the increasing scarcity of freshwater.</p> Signup and view all the answers

<p>The lack of access to safe drinking water is considered a serious matter for human dignity because it forces people, including children, to walk long distances to collect clean water, leading to water-related diseases and deaths. This situation affects the basic human right to access clean and safe drinking water.</p> Signup and view all the answers