Safe Drinking Water Act Latino and African American populations are at higher risk of exposure to drinking water contaminants. Contaminants found in the drinking water of such communities include nitrates, coliform, and lead, which have been linked to cancer, reproductive health problems, gastrointestinal illness, and other health problems. One study found that levels of contaminants in the drinking water of two Nebraska Native American reservations were significantly higher than regional contaminant levels. Another study found that Latino residents in Tucson, Arizona, had higher than average levels of contaminants in their drinking water, which were linked to higher rates of cancer and neurological disorders among
Water supply and sanitation in Mali a percentage that is incredibly high at 45% in some cases. It showed that improved hygiene was twice as effective at reducing waterborne diseases than improved drinking water sources. Improved water drinking sources was not as successful due to recontamination that may occur in a household, which can happen through situations such as water handling or the way water is stored. A common issue that occurs in Mali is open defecation. Over half of the people that do not have access to safe water live in rural areas. Diseases can easily be spread when fecal matter contaminates water sources, such