Water supply the health of the people ?

In the world of Disraeli " The health of the people is really the foundation upon which their happiness and all their powers as a State depend " It is obvious how environmental sanitation reflects on the promotion and maintenance of the health of the people . The provision of a safe adequate water supply is a basic requirement, the importance of which cannot be over emphasized, and this remark applies with special reference to a tropical country like India which is subject to epidemic waves of water borne diseases of great magnitude . The provision of pure water and proper disposal of sewage are two essential for improving the living condition of the people and ensuring their good health