By the end of this lesson, you'll solve:
"Over 1 lakh people in India die every year from waterborne diseases. Clean water can prevent this!"
Why Water Purification Matters
Water can carry invisible killers — cholera, typhoid, and jaundice-causing germs. Purification removes these threats and makes water safe to drink.
Key Points
- 1Waterborne diseases: cholera, typhoid, hepatitis A, dysentery
- 2Contamination sources: sewage mixing, industrial waste, open defecation
- 3Safe water should be: colourless, odourless, tasteless, free from germs
- 4India's Jal Jeevan Mission aims to provide tap water to every rural household
Pro Tip
Even clear-looking water can contain harmful germs — always purify before drinking!
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