Question

Untreated human excreta is a health hazard. Explain.

Answer 1

Untreated human excreta is a health hazard because:

• Human excreta contains many harmful bacteria which cause diseases like typhoid, cholera, and dysentery.
• If this untreated waste gets mixed with drinking water sources or other freshwater sources, then the water gets polluted.
• If this polluted water is used for drinking purposes, then it can spread these harmful diseases and even cause death.