A village water source is surrounded by animal waste and muddy runoff after rain. Which environmental health measure should the community implement first?
Correct answer: A. Build a protected platform and drainage around the source
- A. Build a protected platform and drainage around the source
- B. Store the water in open buckets for easier inspection
- C. Encourage people to collect water only after sunset
- D. Add food colouring so contaminated water is recognised
Explanation
A protected water point with proper drainage prevents animal waste and surface runoff from entering the source. Open storage does not protect water, and appearance or collection time cannot reliably identify microbial contamination.
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