sanitation
The provision of facilities and services for the safe disposal of human urine and feces, as well as the systems for maintaining cleanliness and hygiene in communities.
Learn about this term
Related Terms
waterborne disease
Diseases caused by pathogenic microorganisms transmitted thr...
water treatment
The process of removing contaminants from water to make it s...
chlorination
The addition of chlorine to water to kill pathogens; first a...
lead service lines
Lead pipes connecting water mains to buildings, which can le...