What Role Does Epidemiology Play in Water Quality Management?
Epidemiologists play a critical role in water quality management by: - Identifying outbreaks: Through surveillance and data collection, epidemiologists can detect outbreaks of waterborne diseases. - Investigating sources: By tracing the source of contamination, they can identify the root cause of an outbreak. - Implementing interventions: Public health interventions, such as improving sanitation and promoting safe water practices, are based on epidemiological findings.
