Waterborne Diseases from pH-Imbalanced Water: Causes and Symptoms
Water with extreme pH (acidic or alkaline) can harbor pathogens causing:
- Giardiasis: Giardia intestinalis → diarrhea, cramps, bloating, fatigue.
- Cryptosporidiosis: Cryptosporidium → watery diarrhea, abdominal pain, nausea, low-grade fever.
- E. coli (EHEC): Severe cramps, bloody diarrhea, fever; from contaminated water, undercooked beef, unpasteurized milk.
- Typhoid Fever: Salmonella Typhi → sustained fever, headache, weakness, abdominal pain.
- Cholera: Vibrio cholerae → profuse watery diarrhea, vomiting; from contaminated water/food.
Safe water treatment and hygiene prevent these diseases.
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