Wastewater Treatment Using Wood Ash and Cement as Chemical Coagulant by Milkessa Ingida, Gurmesa Bedane, Firanbon Adugna, Degefa Nigusu, Mohammed Hussen, Chala Hailu Sime

“…This approach offers a viable solution for improving water quality and reducing the risk of waterborne diseases.…”
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Addressing limited access to water sanitation and hygiene in Gaza strip shelters during conflict by Samer Abuzerr, Kate Zinszer

“…This deficiency poses significant health risks, particularly for vulnerable groups, heightening the prevalence of waterborne diseases and impeding efforts to control the spread of infectious diseases such as COVID-19. …”
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Photocatalytic Enhancement for Solar Disinfection of Water: A Review by J. Anthony Byrne, Pilar A. Fernandez-Ibañez, Patrick S. M. Dunlop, Dheaya M. A. Alrousan, Jeremy W. J. Hamilton

“…Many more are forced to rely on supplies that are microbiologically unsafe, resulting in a higher risk of waterborne diseases, including typhoid, hepatitis, polio, and cholera. …”
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Contamination Potentials of Household Water Handling and Storage Practices in Kirundo Subcounty, Kisoro District, Uganda by Alexander, Agensi, Julius, Tibyangye, Andrew, Tamale, Ezera, Agwu, Christine, Amongi

“…Waterborne diseases constitute a major public health burden in developing and underdeveloped countries. …”
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A Low-Cost Electrochemical Cell Sensor Based on MWCNT-COOH/α-Fe₂O₃ for Toxicity Detection of Drinking Water Disinfection Byproducts by Ying Liu, Zhipeng Zhang, Yuling Wu, Huan Yang, Jiao Qu, Xiaolin Zhu

“…The disinfection of drinking water is essential for eliminating pathogens and preventing waterborne diseases. However, this process generates various disinfection byproducts (DBPs), which toxicological research indicates can have detrimental effects on living organisms. …”
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Quality assessment of packaged water brands in a university teaching hospital in southern Nigeria by Ekanem AM, Benson SA, Ekpuk IN, Amafaye WD, Akpan IE, Udo AI, Edem SA, David E, Akpabio KO, Nneamaka AA

“… Background: Every year, globally, high rates of morbidity and mortality from waterborne diseases are reported due to non-compliant packaged water that fails to meet recommended safety standards. …”
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A systematic literature review of forecasting and predictive models for enterococci intrusion in aquatic ecosystems by Philomina Onyedikachi Peter, Edoardo Bertone, Rodney A. Stewart

“…These insights may contribute to reducing the prevalence of waterborne diseases associated with recreational water use, ultimately promoting safer and more sustainable aquatic environments.…”
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Blood Trihalomethanes and Human Cancer: A Systematic Review and Meta-Analysis by Miaomiao Fu, Pengyu Xue, Zhuorong Du, Jingsi Chen, Xiaojun Liang, Jiafu Li

“…The control of waterborne diseases through water disinfection is a significant advancement in public health. …”
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IMPACT OF FLOODING ON HUMAN SECURITY IN NORTHERN NIGERIA by DUBE PHILEMON ABRAK, ADELAKUN RASHEED ADEYINKA, ISHAKU AISHA YUSUF, UBON UDOH HUMAPWA, MUKHTAR BELLO MUHAMMAD, CHUKWUEDO N. HENRY, OGBUKE KINGSLEY NNAMDI

“… The study provides insights into how flooding exacerbates health issues and the direct and indirect effects on physical and food security in northern Nigeria through the increased prevalence of waterborne diseases such as cholera and malaria, displacement of people, leading to overcrowded and unsanitary living conditions in temporary shelters and the disruption of agricultural activities, resulting in food shortages and increased prices, undermining food security in the region. …”
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ANALYSE ET MODÉLISATION DE LA VULNÉRABILITÉ AUX MALADIES À TRANSMISSION HYDRIQUE DANS L’ESPACE URBAIN DE LA VILLE DE BATNA – NORD-EST ALGERIEN by BAZIZ NAFISSA, KALLA MAHDI, DRIDI HADDA, BOUTRID MOHAMED LAMINE

“…In this article we present a method for estimating the risk of vulnerability to waterborne diseases (WD) in a middle town of north-eastern Algeria. …”
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Hydrogeochemistry of Surface and Ground Water in Alatening Village, Northwest Region, Cameroon by Kahnji Iren Njoyim, Lucas Kengni, Margaret Awah Tita, Estella Njoyim Buleng Tamungang, Vitalis Fonfo Fonzenyuy, Bertrand Tatoh Aziwo

“…The indigenes of the study area, as well as other dwellers in rural areas, consume water from these sources whose quality is unknown; thus, it can lead to contamination and waterborne diseases. Three springs and two streams of Alatening village were investigated in early December 2017 and late July 2018 for organoleptic, physicochemical, and bacteriological parameters using standard methods. …”
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Assessment of the Impact of Floods to the Local Community in Nyarusiza Sub-County Kisoro District. by Murengezi, Innocent

“…The findings on the second objective revealed that the spread of Communicable Diseases is the main effect of waterborne diseases like cholera, typhoid fever, hepatitis, and leptospirosis in flood-affected areas. …”
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