Waterborne disease
Term · Environment · MLC-T-ENV-030167
A disease caused by bacteria or other organisms that live in water. A person can get a waterborne disease if they drink or come in contact with contaminated water. Cholera and E. coli are examples of waterborne diseases.
Diseases caused by bacteria or other organisms that live in water. A person can get a waterborne disease if they drink or come in contact with contaminated water. Cholera and E. coli are examples of waterborne diseases.
| Identifier | MLC-T-ENV-030167 |
|---|---|
| Field | Environment |
| Subject | Climate change; Biological substances |
| References | Student's Guide to Global Climate Change |
Record as JSON
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"Diseases caused by bacteria or other organisms that live in water. A person can get a waterborne disease if they drink or come in contact with contaminated water. Cholera and E. coli are examples of waterborne diseases."
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