Waterborne Diseases Quiz: Can You Spot the Dangers?

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Waterborne Diseases Quiz: Can You Spot the Dangers?

Safe water is easily taken for granted until you encounter a community without access to safe drinking water. Dirty water can cause waterborne diseases such as cholera, typhoid, and dysentery, and these are dangerous unless you get them treated. Even in areas of good sanitation, you can still get at risk from swimming pools, lakes, or even unfiltered water. The following quiz helps you appreciate the risks of waterborne diseases and how you can prevent them.

Which waterborne disease is most commonly linked to contaminated drinking water?

  • Cholera

  • Diabetes

  • Asthma

  • Hypertension

What is the safest way to kill germs in water when camping outdoors?

  • Freezing it

  • Boiling the water

  • Adding sugar

  • Shaking it

Which U.S. city faced a major water crisis due to lead contamination in recent years?

  • Seattle, Washington

  • Dallas, Texas

  • Flint, Michigan

  • New York City

Which group is most at risk from waterborne diseases?

  • Elderly and young children

  • Airline pilots

  • People with tattoos

  • Young, healthy athletes

Which U.S. organization monitors and regulates drinking water safety?

  • FBI

  • Red Cross

  • NASA

  • Environmental Protection Agency (EPA)

What is the main way waterborne diseases spread?

  • Breathing air

  • Eating spicy food

  • Drinking or using contaminated water

  • Exercising too much

Which symptom is most common in waterborne illnesses?

  • Skin rash

  • Toothache

  • Ear ringing

  • Diarrhea

What household item can be used in emergencies to disinfect water?

  • Perfume

  • Vinegar

  • Bleach (unscented, small amount)

  • Cooking oil

What is the best long-term solution for preventing waterborne diseases worldwide?

  • Drinking more soda

  • Clean water systems and sanitation

  • Exercising daily 

  • Wearing masks

Which parasite, often found in lakes and streams, can cause diarrhea in hikers and campers?

  • Malaria parasite

  • Tapeworm

  • Head lice

  • Giardia

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