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Drinking water: Access does not mean safety

A study from rural Maharashtra finds piped water supply does not guarantee safe drinking water. Water treatment, storage and WASH practices influence water quality.

Isabel Seifert-Dähnn

Ingrid Nesheim

Rutuja Dhawde

Appasaheb Ghadge and Aina C. Wennberg

Posted on 11 Nov, 2017 12:36 PM

Concerned with contaminated water sources in rural areas, the Centre plans to provide piped water supply (classified as an improved water source by the W

Better drinking water access does not always mean that the water is safe to drink. (Image source: India Water Portal)

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