Water is imperative for nutrition and health, economic productivity, and political stability; it
also holds cultural and symbolic meanings and functions. Household water insecurity is an …

Water is an essential nutrient that has primarily been considered in terms of its physiological
necessity. But reliable access to water in sufficient quantities and quality is also critical for …

Coastal areas in South Asian countries are particularly vulnerable to elevated water salinity.
Drinking water salinity has been found to be associated with cardiovascular diseases (CVD) …

Desalinated water is not suitable for direct use as it is prone to corrosion and has adverse
effects on human health and the environment. Desalinated water is slightly acidic, lacks …

The use of groundwater, a major source of potable water, in developing countries has
proven to be an invaluable resource for local populations. The ability to safely use this water …

Water salinity is a growing global environmental health concern. However, little is known
about the relation between water salinity and chronic health outcomes in non-coastal, lean …

Background Changes in climate and anthropogenic activities have made water salinization
a significant threat worldwide, affecting biodiversity, crop productivity and contributing to …

Extreme climatic events are increasing in frequency, leading to hotter temperatures,
flooding, droughts, severe storms, and rising oceans. This special issue brings together a …

Consumption of unsafe drinking water is associated with a substantial burden of disease
globally. In the US,~ 1.8 million people in rural areas lack reliable access to safe drinking …

Underground water is the main and probably the only source of drinking and irrigation in
New Valley Governorate (Egypt). To assess water suitability for such purposes, 30 well …