Which of the following can be a cause of waterborne diseases?

Harmful mineral contents

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Untreated sewage or effluents

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Water from hand pumps can be contaminated

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Solution

The correct option is D All
Several diseases specially diarrhea, gastroenteritis, typhoid, dysentery are very common in areas deficient in proper water supply.
At many places, water from hand -pumps and other sources is contaminated. At certain places, harmful mineral contents in water obtained through wells or
hand pumps cause health problems.

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