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Contamination of water by pathogens cause waterborne diseases. They are common in developing countries. Incidentally, the money spent on treating these diseases is much more than providing safe water supply. Incidentally the developing countries are short of money.

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A waterborne disease is a disease transmitted by drinking or by contact potable and bathing

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