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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