Gender equality in the realization of the human rights to water and sanitation 2016, para. 33
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Quality standards must take into account the fact that the amount of toxic substances to which a person can be safely exposed differs widely depending on the individual. Pregnant women in particular can be at higher risk of waterborne diseases from an intake of contaminated water. Standards on water, sanitation and hygiene quality must take into account the fact that women, especially when pregnant, have a lower tolerance for toxic substances.
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Special Rapporteur on the human rights to safe drinking water and sanitation