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date: 22 May 2025

Sanitation  

Source:
Berkshire Encyclopedia of Sustainability
Author(s):
Sara G. BEAVISSara G. BEAVIS

Human health and well-being are highly dependent on clean drinking water and sanitation. Because human waste carries pathogens and chemical by-products, it can spread diseases and degrade the environment. Sanitation provides facilities and services that manage and dispose of human waste. The level of sanitation available to different populations in the Americas and Oceania varies widely and is often correlated with per capita income. ...

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