Question

Describe the problems faced due to improper management of sewage.

Answer 1

Improper management of sewage gives rise to various problems such as contamination of water, water-borne diseases and water pollution. Discharge of untreated sewage into water bodies contaminate the water which cannot be consumed nor can be used for any domestic purposes. The contaminated water is also responsible for water-borne diseases such as jaundice, hepatitis and cholera. On the other hand, leakages or blocks in main water supply line to households cause the sewage to mix with water. This again leads to contamination of water and the consumption of such water results in dysentery and typhoid.