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Water-borne disease

Written by the Fiveable Content Team โ€ข Last updated August 2025
Verified for the 2027 exam
Verified for the 2027 examโ€ขWritten by the Fiveable Content Team โ€ข Last updated August 2025

Definition

Infectious disease transmitted through contaminated water; decreased by improved sanitation and clean water access.

AP course connection

Topic 8.11: 8.11 Sewage Treatment

Unit 8

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