Health threat in Iraq posed by aging water networks
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At least 17 percent of piped water nationwide, and one-third of the water in Baghdad, is not potable, according to a survey by the Iraqi Health Ministry.
"The percentage of dirty water not fit for human consumption could lead to diseases more dangerous than cholera, such as some kinds of life-threatening hepatitis and diarrhea," the ministry said in a statement.
The country is currently grappling with an outbreak of cholera which has left eight people dead.
Hazim Ibrahim, deputy head of Baghdad's water directorate, said the government had earlier this month approved a project to build a huge water treatment plant in Rasafa, eastern Baghdad.
"Our water pipelines are over 30 years old and that is the main reason for contamination as the water gets mixed with either sewage or underground water," he said.
"The percentage of dirty water not fit for human consumption could lead to diseases more dangerous than cholera, such as some kinds of life-threatening hepatitis and diarrhea," the ministry said in a statement.
The country is currently grappling with an outbreak of cholera which has left eight people dead.
Hazim Ibrahim, deputy head of Baghdad's water directorate, said the government had earlier this month approved a project to build a huge water treatment plant in Rasafa, eastern Baghdad.
"Our water pipelines are over 30 years old and that is the main reason for contamination as the water gets mixed with either sewage or underground water," he said.
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