What are the effects of poor water quality and inadequate sanitation on children?
Children are more susceptible to waterborne disease and diseases of sanitation than adults. • A fact sheet on water and children is available here: Learn more • An informative piece on the role of schools in sanitation and water supply, with links to case studies: Learn more • The following is one of the case studies from the UNICEF program: Learn more Back to Water Quality Q: I want to know about arsenic in drinking water. Many countries have reported health problems associated with arsenic in drinking water.