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  • 标题:Microbiological Quality of Drinking Water and Prevalence of Waterborne Diseases in the Gaza Strip, Palestine: A Narrative Review
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  • 作者:Samer Abuzerr ; Simin Nasseri ; Masud Yunesian
  • 期刊名称:Journal of Geoscience and Environment Protection
  • 印刷版ISSN:2327-4336
  • 电子版ISSN:2327-4344
  • 出版年度:2019
  • 卷号:7
  • 期号:4
  • 页码:122-138
  • DOI:10.4236/gep.2019.74008
  • 语种:English
  • 出版社:Scientific Research Pub
  • 摘要:Water quality and occurrence of water-borne diseases in the Gaza strip are vivid examples for most developing societies. In recent years, the quality and quantity of groundwater, the only source of waters in the Gaza strip, have deteriorated markedly. A general rundown of the infrastructure and water distribution networks, in particular, the spread of cesspools, excessive use of pesticides and fertilizers, and improper treatment and disposal of wastewater remain major contributing factors to the continued deterioration in the water status in the Gaza strip. Without a doubt, the (Israeli)-Palestinian conflict had a clear negative impact on the water sector in the Gaza strip. Apparently, there is a dire need to adopt the WHO’s water safety plan in the management of Gaza’s water supply systems from catchment to consumer’s tap in order to maintain the sustainability and quality of water resources and prevent outbreaks of waterborne diseases. Therefore, this review has been prepared to highlight the overall picture of the water dilemma in the Gaza strip in the last years and in addition, to identify the sources, sorts, levels, and health risks of consequence to microbial contamination of water. The impact of political conflicts on the water sector in the Gaza strip also was reviewed. Furthermore, recommendations were formulated in order to assist and guide future researchers, stakeholders, and policymakers to avoid the more exacerbation of water contamination as well as to protect public health.
  • 关键词:Fecal ColiformsGaza StripMicrobiological Water ContaminationPublic HealthTotal ColiformsWaterborne Diseases
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