IMPORTANT
DEFINITIONS
1. Water - A vital resource necessary for
life, agriculture, industry, and ecosystems.
2. Sanitation - The provision of clean and
safe facilities for the disposal of human
waste and other waste.
3. Clean - Free from contamination,
ensuring safety for human use and
ecosystems.
4. Access - The ability of people to reach or
use essential services like clean water and
sanitation.
5. Hygiene - Practices or conditions that
promote cleanliness and health, such as
handwashing with clean water.
6. Sustainability - Ensuring that resources
like water are used in ways that do not
compromise future generations' ability to
meet their needs.
7. Pollution - The introduction of harmful
substances into water bodies, which can
affect health and ecosystems.
8. Infrastructure - The physical structures
needed to deliver water and sanitation
services, such as pipes, treatment plants,
and sewage systems.
9. Wastewater - Water that has been used
and contaminated, requiring treatment
before being returned to the environment.
10. Efficiency - Using water resources in a
way that maximizes benefits and minimizes
waste or environmental damage.
11. Recycling - The process of treating
wastewater or used water to make it
reusable for various purposes.
12. Health - The state of well-being that is
influenced by access to clean water and
proper sanitation.
13. Water scarcity - The lack of sufficient
available water resources to meet the
demands of a population.
14. Management - The process of planning,
using, and maintaining water and
sanitation resources in a sustainable and
equitable way.
15. Climate change - Long-term changes in
temperature and weather patterns, which
can affect water availability and increase
the risk of water-related disasters.
