ABSTRACT
Water is life for people and for the planet. It is essential to the well-being of humankind, a vital input to economic development, and a basic requirement for the healthy functioning of all the world's ecosystems. Clean water for domestic purposes is essential for human health and survival; indeed, the combination of safe drinking water, adequate sanitation, and such hygienic practices as hand washing is recognized as a precondition for reductions in morbidity and mortality rates, especially among children.
