The Risks of Contaminated Water to Your Children’s Health

Children’s bodies are far more sensitive than adults’. Their immune system is still developing, which makes them more vulnerable to diseases transmitted through contaminated water. If you have children at home, the cleanliness of your water tank is not an option — it’s a duty.

Diseases Transmitted Through Contaminated Water

• Stomach and intestinal infections (diarrhea and vomiting)
• Typhoid fever
• Hepatitis A
• Amoeba and giardia (intestinal parasites)
• Skin and eye infections while bathing

Why Are Children More Vulnerable?

Children drink a larger amount of water relative to their body weight than adults. Their immune system is also less able to resist bacteria and parasites. A child drinking the same contaminated water as an adult may fall ill more severely and more quickly.

How Do You Protect Your Children?

• Commit to cleaning the tank at least every 6 months
• Make sure the tank lid is sealed tightly to keep out insects and dust
• Check the water regularly — any change in color or smell calls for immediate action
• Use an additional point-of-use water filter as an extra layer of protection
• Choose a cleaning company that uses approved materials safe for drinking water

Nothing is more important than your children’s health. Clean water is not a luxury — it’s a basic right for every child in your home.