As the world observed world water day, today 22nd of March - designated by the United Nations (UN) to create awareness about the importance of safe water and those lacking access to it world widewide, we have brought to you how to prevent waterborne diseases.
Some main precautions that can be taken to protect yourself and your family from waterborne diseases are recommended by the United States Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC), including:
Practice good personal hygiene. Make sure to always wash your hands before preparing or eating food and after visiting the toilet, cleaning a child, or handling animals.
Maintain and clean water facilities. Clean, disinfect, and maintain all devices that use water. Water from private water supplies should be routinely tested twice a year.
Drink properly treated water. Treat drinking water before using it by boiling, adding disinfectants, or filtering.
Take food safety precautions. Eat thoroughly cooked food that is served piping hot, fruits that you can peel yourself and pasteurised dairy products.
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