Worldwide, disease causing organisms are by far the most important drinking water contaminants in terms of public health. There are many different types of pathogens (bacteria, viruses, protozoa and parasites) that can be transmitted by unsafe drinking water, most of which cause severe diarrheal illness and vomiting. According to the World Health Organization, 1.8 million people die each year from waterborne pathogens. Most of these deaths are Read more
