Abstract:South Africa experiences challenges with informal settlements that have inadequate water supplies and sanitation measures, thus affecting people’s health status. As countries globally aim to attain Sustainable Development Goals 3 and 6, it is necessary to recognise how human well-being is significantly dependent on safe drinking water, sanitation and hygiene. Poor sanitation and an inadequate water supply to areas where people live lead to poor hygiene that may cause illnesses like diarrhoea. In this chapter, … Show more
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