Bayani, Clarise M.

3.16 Status of Storage for Drinking Water

 Covered- water has to be stored properly to prevent recontamination.

Safe storage means keeping your treated water away from sources of
contamination, and using a clean and covered container. It also means
that drinking from the container should be done in a way that cross-
contamination can be avoided. The container should prevent hands, cups
and dippers from touching the water, so that the water does not
get recontaminated.

 Uncovered- Uncovered drinking water storage may be at risk of some

infections. Some vectors may leave bacteria and viruses to water if we
leave them uncovered in result Individuals may have a probability of
ingesting contaminated drinking water that may sometimes lead to
diseases. The growth of bacteria is even high when you store the
water in a warm area. You should avoid drinking water left open for a
very long time. The water left overnight or for a long period of time
in an open glass or container is home to numerous bacterias
and is not safe for drinking

3.17 Sanitary Condition of Storage for Drinking Water

 Clean - Care should be taken to avoid using any container previously

used for transport of toxic materials (such as pesticides or petroleum
products) as a drinking water storage container. Lastly, locally
appropriate cleaning mechanisms – such as use of soap and brushes, or
dilute chlorine solution – should be developed and recommended to
clean the container on a regular basis.

 Unclean- unclean water may be prone to water borne diseases like

diarrhea, typhoid fever, amoebiasis and cholera. People should be aware
on what should be the precautions and choice of drinking water that they
should select.

3.18 Method of Garbage Disposal

 Compost Pit - Composting also creates a nutrient-rich soil enhancer that

can help plants grow. This final product, called compost or humus, is a
dark, soil-like substance that people can use in gardens, on farms, and
as mulch. Compost and potting mix often contain the bacteria
which cause legionellosis, also known as Legionnaires' disease.
Infection can occur when dust from compost and potting mixes is inhaled.
Legionnaires' disease can vary in severity from a flu-like illness to severe
pneumonia. Compost can be a breeding ground for dangerous
pathogens, some of which have killed or seriously harmed unsuspecting
gardeners. Inspectors should familiarize themselves with these illnesses,
some of which can be contracted in other parts of the house.

 Burning - Smoke created by backyard garbage burning especially

affects people with sensitive respiratory systems, as well as children and
the elderly. Exposure to smoke can also increase the risk of heart
 disease, cause rashes, nausea, and headaches. Among the
environmental and health risks posed by residential garbage burning,
dioxin is the key concern. Dioxin is a potent human carcinogen that is
especially harmful for pregnant women, children, and the elderly. Dioxin
is also an endocrine disrupter and can cause reproductive,
developmental, and immunological problems in humans and animals.
Unburned portions of the plastic become litter on the ground and in lakes
and rivers. As it disintegrates, animals may eat the plastic and get sick.
Larger pieces of plastic can become a breeding ground for diseases,
such as by trapping water that provides habitat for mosquitoes.

 Open Dumping - Open dumping speads foul odous also provides a

place for germs, insect and other vectors to grow and spread different
health problems and also can contaminates groundwater that can
damages the plants and wildlife habitat. Its also can containates streams,
rivers and lake and even the soil and drinking water this type of dumping
also decreases the quality of life of the nearby areas and the local
communities.

 Collected - Waste that is not properly managed, especially excreta and

other liquid and solid waste from households and the community, are a
serious health hazard and lead to the spread of infectious diseases.
Unattended waste lying around attracts flies, rats, and other creatures
that in turn spread disease. Garbage collectors never know what
hazardous materials and foraging animals they may come across in the
course of their duty. There are countless ways to be injured on the job
and all manner of toxic materials in the trash that garbage men carry and
transport every day.

Lifting heavy objects repeatedly can result in spinal damage, hernias or

any number of physical injuries. Proper lifting techniques help to reduce
the danger, as does the practice of asking a fellow trash collector for help
when lifting a particularly heavy or awkward item.

Garbage contains every type of hazardous material imaginable from

battery acid to bleach, from pesticides to hypodermic needles. Even
radioactive waste material has reportedly been found in normal
residential trash from time to time. The potential for injury, infection,
poisoning, burns or respiratory damage is high and unavoidable in many
cases. Sanitation workers should wear long pants, long sleeves, work
gloves and heavy boots in all weather to combat the danger and avoid
injury.

Dangerous materials like broken glass and light bulbs are a common
cause of injury for sanitation workers The broken shards are typically
placed into plastic garbage bags, which are then lifted and carried to the
truck for removal. During lifting or moving, glass or metal blades can cut
the hands or body of a garbage collector and result in serious injury.