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Pollution Of Air And Water

Question
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You are a member of the municipal body of your town.
Make a list of measures that would help your town to ensure the supply of clean water to all its residents.

Solution

To ensure the supply of clean water to all its residents the following measures can be taken :

(i) Strict laws should be enforced on industrial units, which dispose polluted water in water resources.

(ii) Open defecation in water resources by slum dwellers should be strictly prohibited.

(iii) The water supplied should be treated properly , made fit for use and  free from impurities and microorganisms. Chlorine tablets should be distributed for purification of water during rainy season.

(iv) People should be made aware and motivated to keep water resources clean.