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    body is a function of constant rotation of release and replacement of water, at any stage disturbance in the cycle will result to damage various tissues. However if supply is impure it dangers the lives of consumers and may also create water-borne diseases. KEYWORDS:Safe Drinking water , Health Issues , human brain. 1.INTRODUCTION: According to UN estimate over 20 million people are without access to safe water supply and over 100 million people without safe sanitation facilities is the present

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    Coca-Cola also treats discharged water from factories. The water treatment exceeds standards enforced by regulators due to strict water treatment policies by Coca-Cola. This has improved safety measures in factories and helped eliminate waterborne diseases such as Cholera. 99% of Coca-Cola’s plants comply with the water treatment standards. Coca-Cola has a goal that ensures all the water it discharges will be able to support marine life. Coca-Cola Africa Foundation has collaborated with Water

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    The Problem of Water Scarcity

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    which further aggregates their poverty. Currently, 1.1 billion people lack access to clean water and 2.4 billion lack adequate sanitation. In 2000, an estimated 2.2 million people, most of them infants or children under five died from water related diseases ( Salzman 153). It is not only the poor who are at risk two reports published in New Jersey revealed that the state’s drinking water supply contains hundreds of chemicals, including steroids, detergents, pesticides, preservatives, and prescription

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    “About 7 million Filipinos in 2015 have resorted to open defecation–85% of which are from rural areas without toilet facilities. This poses a threat to the safety of food and quality of drinking water” (WHO, 2016). Although there is a valuable abundance of life and resources, the Philippines is paradoxically afflicted with various complications and barriers to fully access and sustainably use the natural resources available. The lives of Filipinos are thus categorized by an adversity that is persistent

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    Less than one hundredth of one percent of earth’s water is fresh; that is 0.0001% acceptable for consumption (“How much water is there on, in, and above the Earth?”, n. d., p.1). This precious resource is essential for survival of all species on earth as it provides necessary hydration and allows for the creation of food. Unfortunately, many countries worldwide are facing a crisis concerning the quality and quantity of fresh water. Overpopulation, poor maintenance, and overuse by industries lead

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    KOMBASES WATER PROJECT Enhancing community water and sanitation services P.O BOX 2186-30200. TEL: 0722 759918 KITALE OUR REF:KWP/PF/VPL.1/2014/ (5) Date 8th Match 2014. The chairman, CDF committee Trans -Nzoia East Constituency P.o. Box Kitale Dear Sir, RE: REQUEST FOR FUNDING: KOMBASES COMMUNITY SAFE CLEAN WATER AND SANITATION INITIATIVE 2014 We refer to the above initiative detailed in the attached proposal for funds from your CDF

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    federal law in the United States governing water pollution, whose purpose is to "restore and maintain the chemical, physical, and biological integrity of the nation 's waters (Turk, J., & Bensel, T. 2014) According to Water Quality and Water-Related Disease “The global public health impact of water contamination is significant for many reasons: (1) safe drinking water is vital for human survival to prevent dehydration; (2) water is essential for basic hygiene and modern sanitation methods, including

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    result in health problems, including gastrointestinal diseases, neurological disorders, and reproductive complications. Newborn children, youthful kids, pregnant ladies, the elderly, and immunocompromised people might be particularly in danger of developing illness as a consequence of drinking contaminated water. Certain contaminants need to be reduced to established standards, as per the federal laws, so as to protect human health. (Centers for Disease Control and Prevention, 2017) How do contaminants

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    steady access to spotless and sound water that is free from contaminations and industrialized waste, making them bite the dust from this lack. “The result is one of the world's greatest public health crises: 4,500 children die every day from waterborne diseases, more than from HIV-AIDS, malaria, and tuberculosis combined.” (‘Water and Sanitation’ N.D). This subject will help bring issues to light and urge individuals to stop the demise of these sad kids by sparing more water and protecting it. A great

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    Environmental Threats of the Twenty-First Century While there are many grave environmental issues plaguing our society today, two problems truly stand out: water sanitation and overpopulation. These issues have the potential to destroy our planet and have become almost insurmountable in recent years. Unless mankind takes action, our future generations may be in a dire situation. If we were able to conquer these two major dilemmas, we can enjoy many centuries to come. However, if the current trends

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