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Water-borne diseases

Written by the Fiveable Content Team โ€ข Last updated August 2025
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Verified for the 2026 examโ€ขWritten by the Fiveable Content Team โ€ข Last updated August 2025

Definition

Water-borne diseases are illnesses caused by pathogenic microorganisms that are transmitted through contaminated water sources.

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