The consumption of contaminated water is one of the primary causes of waterborne diseases, posing a serious public health threat. While this issue is a major concern in less developed countries, it also remains life-threatening in developed nations, where infrastructure may still fail to ensure safe drinking water for all.

These diseases are primarily spread by drinking water contaminated with pathogenic microorganisms such as bacteria, protozoa, viruses, and fungi. Among the most common symptoms are diarrhea, which leads to severe d