- Sanitation refers to public health conditions related to clean drinking water and adequate treatment and disposal of human wastes and sewage. Preventing human contact with faeces is part of sanitation, as is hand washing with soap
Role of an citizen in relation to sanitation:
(a) As an active citizen, we should take care of our personal environmental sanitation. We should make people aware of the benefits of sanitation. We should help municipal corporations to cover all the open drains and remove disease-causing substances thrown in open.
(b) Ensure that his surroundings (both inside and outside the home) are clean.
(c) Ensure that the sewerage system in his house is properly managed.
(d) If he notices some leakage or other problem in the sewerage system, he should report it to the municipality.