Drinking Water Related Health Risks

Water is an indispensable source for the existence and continuity of life. The increase in the world’s population, the rapid development of industry and technology, the increase in water consumption, as well as climate change and the inability to adequately settle environmental awareness are causing the amount of potable water to gradually decrease. Over the centuries, natural and anthropogenic activities have caused widespread pollution in the waters and leaded to accumulate different pollutants in ecosystem. These pollutants are mainly categorized as biological, inorganic, and organic contaminants. In this study, the potential health risks of these pollutants in drinking water are reviewed.