Water Quality Issues
If you’ve ever walked past a clear running stream while you were thirsty, you may have thought the water looked good enough to drink. Humans usually aren’t tempted by water that is cloudy or muddy looking, but even clear water may carry some hidden risks. For some people, getting clean drinking water is as easy as turning on the faucet. But globally, two million people lack access to safe drinking water.
It can be dangerous to drink contaminated water. The health impacts are caused by two main types of contaminants: germs and chemicals.
