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Management of source and drinking-water quality in Pakistan
1Faculty of Civil Engineering, Bahauddin Zakariya University, Multan, Pakistan. jaaziz@hotmail.com
Summary
Pakistan
Area of Science:
- Environmental Science
- Public Health
- Water Resource Management
Background:
- Drinking-water quality in Pakistan is inadequately managed.
- Widespread fecal contamination of water supplies is evident.
- Groundwater quality is declining due to natural and human factors.
Purpose of the Study:
- To review drinking-water quality in Pakistan.
- To assess the health impacts of poor water quality.
- To identify factors affecting water quality and propose solutions.
Main Methods:
- Review of existing investigations and data on drinking-water quality.
- Analysis of reported health impacts linked to water contamination.
- Identification of contributing factors to poor water quality.
Main Results:
- Most drinking-water supplies are faecally contaminated.
- Groundwater contamination is a significant issue.
- Poor water quality leads to high rates of waterborne diseases and other health problems.
Conclusions:
- Urgent action is needed to improve drinking-water management.
- Addressing contamination sources is crucial for public health.
- Ensuring safe drinking-water supplies requires a multi-faceted approach.
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