Prevention from water-borne disease:

In order to prevent spread of water-borne disease, following measures may be taken to check the spread of such diseases:

(a) The water supply must be thoroughly checked and disinfected before supply.

(b) The water pipe lines should be frequently tested, checked and inspected so as to detect any leakage and possible source of contamination from surroundings. The leaking joints must be sealed as early as possible.

(c) In laying or designing the water distribution system, attempts should be made to keep sewer lines and water lines as far as possible.

(d) The general habit of cleanliness must be encouraged amongst the people. People should not be allowed to urinate or defecate as and where desired. Public urinals and latrines should be provided at places of public gatherings.

(e) In case of doubts about the supply, people should be forewarned and advised to use boiled water. An extra dose of chlorine must be added to the supply to serve as disinfectant.

(f)  As soon as some cases of such disease are reported, people must on a large scale be inculcated and immunized against that disease.