Environment
UN Declares August Water Quality Month: Highlighting Importance for Marine Life and Human Health
Spend the month of August preserving our waters
Scarborough, Tobago – August 13, 2024 – The United Nations has declared August as National Water Quality Month to emphasize the critical importance of maintaining high water quality, not only for marine life but also for human health. Lack of access to clean water is a major risk factor for the spread of infectious diseases.
This initiative highlights the vital link between clean water, healthy ecosystems, and public health. Preserving and protecting water resources is a key step in preventing the spread of infectious diseases and ensuring the well-being of marine life, a critical component of Tobago’s environment and economy.
