IMPACT OF CLIMATE CHANGE AND ANTHROPOGENIC ACTIVITIES ON WATER CALITY FOR HUMAN CONSUMPTION

• DOI: https://doi.org/10.22533/at.ed.3174222421086

• Palavras-chave: Crisis hídrica, Calidad de agua potable, Contaminación del agua, salud humana, Cambio Climático.

• Keywords: Water crisis, Potable water quality, Water contamination, human health, Climate Change.

• Abstract:

  Water is a basic need, indispensable to maintain life. We cannot survive without it and, therefore, its qualities are of vital importance for human consumption because our health depends directly on it. Good quality water has a pleasant flavor and odor, which makes consumption more pleasant. Therefore, it is essential to ensure that the water we drink is free of impurities or contaminants and is safe for consumption. On the other hand, low-quality drinking water can contain bacteria, viruses, parasites and harmful chemical substances that can cause a variety of illnesses, such as diarrhea, cholera, dysentery, typhus and polio. Access to safe and clean drinking water can help prevent these illnesses and promote general health and well-being. Poor quality water can contain high levels of minerals, such as soil and mercury, which can have long-term harmful effects on health, including damage to the nervous system and developmental problems in children. Consuming contaminated water can cause a variety of illnesses, many of them serious. Furthermore, low-quality water can also affect agriculture and food production. It can contaminate crops and livestock, which can contribute to food insecurity and economic losses. Therefore, it is essential to guarantee the quality of drinking water. This implies the implementation of effective water treatment and purification systems, the protection of water sources against contamination and regular monitoring of water quality, which will help to promote economic development and allow agriculture and food production safer and more efficient.