Analysis of Drinking Water Quality and Its Impact on Public Health in Urban Areas

Abstract

This study seeks to examine the purity of potable water in urban areas and its effect on public health. Data on water purity were collected from 100 samples of potable water in the study region, while data on public health were gathered through direct interviews with 200 randomly selected respondents from the same area. The results of the analysis indicate that the quality of potable water in urban areas typically does not meet government-mandated quality standards, with water quality parameter values that exceed the established limits. Several diseases, including diarrhea, skin diseases, respiratory problems, and cancer, can result from exposure to contaminants in ingested potable water, according to the findings of this study. In order to prevent negative effects on public health, efforts to enhance the purity of potable water in urban areas require serious consideration. Efforts that can be made include increasing supervision and control of water quality at all phases of potable water production and distribution, as well as increasing public awareness of the importance of protecting and enhancing the local environment in order to reduce pollution. This research provides an overview of the quality of drinking water and its impact on public health in urban areas, as well as the need for serious attention from all parties to improve the quality of drinking water so that it meets quality standards and does not negatively affect public health.