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What is water contamination? Name three waterborne diseases.

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Water contamination is the act or process of rendering water unsuitable or harmful due to presence of extraneous, especially infectious material. Water can get contaminated from different sources such as sewage, faeces, animal wastes, industrial wastes, and agricultural wastes. Waterborne diseases can be caused by bacteria, viruses, or protozoa. Common waterborne diseases include cholera, typhoid, and dysentery.
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