| − | '''Waterborne diseases''' are those in which [[bacteria]] survive in, and are transmitted through, water; always a serious threat in areas with an untreated [[water]] supply. | + | '''Waterborne diseases''' are those in which [[bacteria]] survive in, and are transmitted through, water; always a serious threat in areas with an untreated [[water]] supply or after large disasters such as floods. Common types of waterbrone disease include [[Cholera]] and [[Dysentary]]. |