Question

Name any three water borne diseases caused by drinking polluted water.

Answer 1

The three water borne diseases caused by drinking polluted water are:

1. Cholera
2. Diarrhea
3. Jaundice

Cholera

• It is mainly caused due to contaminated water or food.
• Its symptoms are watery diarrhoea, vomiting, thirst, etc

Diarrhoea

• When there prevails an adequate shortage of sanitation in the water or food we consume, this disease occurs.
• Caused by virus or bacteria present in contaminated water or food.

Jaundice

• Faecal matter or sewage mixed with the drinking water is also a major cause for jaundice.
• Fever, abdominal pain, change in body colour and urine colour are some common symptoms of jaundice.