3. Sewage is waste matter such as faeces or dirty water
from homes and factories, which flows away
through sewers.
Wastewater from your shower, bathtub, washing
machine, dishwasher, kitchen sink and toilet is all
considered sewage - it isn't just from the toilet.
Interestingly, sewage is actually 99.8% water.
A typical 4-person household produces around
400–500 litres of sewage every day.
11. 1) To remove pollutants from waste water for its
recycling.
2) To promote health concern and public hygiene.
3) To preserve aquatic life and wildlife habitat.
4) To promote recreation and quality of life.
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16. Disease-causing germs can be spread from sewage if it is not disposed of
properly or if people do not practise proper toilet hygiene (cleanliness). If a
sewage disposal system is not properly maintained it will not be able to get rid
of the sewage safely
Bacterial: salmonellosis
shigellosis
diarrhoea
trachoma
melioidosis
Viral: gastroenteritis
hepatitis A
Diseases caused by parasites:
giardiasis
dwarf tapeworm infection
threadworm infection
hookworm infection
strongyloidasis