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Unsafe Drinking Water: Contamination Pathways
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This lecture explains how drinking water can become unsafe due to various contamination pathways, such as contact with fecal bacteria from human or animal sources, inadequate sanitation, improper handling during collection, storage, and consumption, and the importance of household water treatment and good hygiene practices.
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