Water may contain disease-causing micro-organisms or toxic substances (sometimes the same micro-organisms as contaminate food), which can enter your body and make you ill if you drink the water. These are known as water-borne diseases. Contaminated water may also cause water-borne disease if it is used for washing food, especially raw food like salad.
For more information, see Food Poisoning Prevention and Food Safety.
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