Afghanistan: 85pc of Drinking Water in 10 Provinces Contains E. Coli

Oct 11, 2017 | Zarghona Salehai, Pajhwok Afghan News
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Drinking water in 10 provinces of the country is 85 percent polluted with the E. coli bacteria, according to a survey calling for serious steps, especially raising public awareness, to address the public health issue. E. coli is a type of bacterium commonly found in the lower intestine of animals and humans and can cause serious food poisoning in their hosts, especially the elderly people and children.