What would happen if drinking water gets contaminated with sewage? Name two water borne diseases. (2 marks)

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Contamination of drinking water with sewage will lead to spread of bacteria that causes water borne diseases. (1 mark)
Cholera and Typhoid are two examples of water borne diseases. (1 mark)

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