It is of great importance to have good methods for handling crises and responding to emergencies. In case like hurricane, having access to clean drinking water is still very important, since contaminated water can make things harder for first responders. Since most of the infrastructure has been destroyed, having clean water on the ground can help protect against water-borne diseases and provide a vital lifeline for communities and groups that have been affected.

Thames Water has received a fine of £3.3 million due to its actions of releasing undiluted sewage into rivers near Gatwick Airport in 2017. This reckless incident resulted in the death of over 1,000 fish and caused the water to turn black.

Humans cannot survive without water. For a long time, lead-contaminated water has been known to impact human health adversely. Unfortunately, this contaminant is a leading cause of the water crisis in the United States.

Before supplying water to households, water utilities test drinking water for lead. And if the lead level exceeds 15 parts per billion (ppb) in over 10% of homes with the supplied water, necessary action is taken to reduce the presence of the contaminant.

According to the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention, a type of bacterium that can cause deadly disease has been found in contaminated soil and water in the United States for the very first time.

The bacterium, Burkholderia pseudomallei, can cause melioidosis in humans and other animals. Every year, there are a few cases are discovered in America, usually among people who had international trips. The disease has been proven fatal in half of the cases around the world.

We need safe and clean water to stay healthy and fit. But there is a barrier to meeting this need, and this is the presence of contaminants in the water in our households. Whether it is drinking water or water used for other domestic and agricultural purposes, chances are contaminants like nitrate will be present.