This chapter explores drinking water and sanitation systems in high-income countries, especially the US, with a focus on water quality issues. It addresses questions such as these:
What are the links between water and infectious disease?
How have urban water and sanitation systems developed historically?
What steps are involved in providing safe drinking water and sanitation?
How well does the US water/wastewater system work?
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