Water is fundamental to life, yet it’s also one of the primary vectors for biological hazards worldwide. Waterborne diseases occur when microscopic pathogens, such as bacteria and parasites, contaminate freshwater supplies and are ingested by humans or animals. While these illnesses have historically been viewed through the lens of sanitation and public health, they are […] The post Waterborne Disease: How Contamination and Rising Temperatures Spread Illness appeared first on Environment .