sanitation

Definitions

The development and maintenance of sanitary conditions, such as the provision of clean water and sewage disposal, to promote public health.

The process of keeping places free from dirt, infection, or disease, typically through cleaning and waste management.

Examples

The city council is investing in better sanitation systems to improve public health.

Proper sanitation is essential for preventing the spread of infectious diseases in crowded areas.

Synonyms

hygiene cleanliness purification disinfection sewage disposal health measures sterilization

Antonyms

filth pollution contamination squalor impurity unsanitary conditions decay