Water Quality and Health Risks

The decrease of death as a result of infectious diseases in late 19th century Europe was strongly associated with the sanitation of the cities, namely the implementation of sewage systems and water treatment by sand filtration and disinfection. The availability of water is a prerequisite for improved health and sustainable development. It has social, economic and environmental values. Today, there is no doubt that the quality of water for human consumption is of utmost importance for Public Health.