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Source for Water Borne Pathogens - Waterborne pathogens make their entry into the waterbodies through a number of sources.
Recycling of treated/inadequately treated wastewater by mixing them with natural waterbodies adds microorganisms.
When septic tanks are built near the waterbodies mixing or seeping of excreta may occur and this may act as a source of waterborne pathogens.