We should not let water stagnate near our surroundings. Give reason why?

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Stagnant water:
Yes. This statement is appropriate because stagnant water is considered as a breeding place for mosquitoes which act as the carriers/vectors for several diseases such as Malaria. Dengue, etc.
Stagnant water is also responsible for the growth of Algae.

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