%0 Journal Article %T Rural Resilience: A Comprehensive Study on Water Supply, Sanitation, Disease Patterns, and Hygiene Practices in Munshiganj, Bangladesh %A Jubayer Hoque %A Rifat Islam %A Md. Mustafizur Rahman %A Md. Golam Rabbani %A Md. Selim Reja %A Saifur Rahman Soykat %A Saim Raiyan %A Md. Shafiqul Ahsan Emon %A Sakil Khan %J Journal of Environmental Protection %P 63-75 %@ 2152-2219 %D 2024 %I Scientific Research Publishing %R 10.4236/jep.2024.151005 %X This research project investigates the current status of water supply, sanitation, and hygiene practices in Munshiganj District, Bangladesh. Data collection involved a structured questionnaire and a reconnaissance survey. Findings reveal that 30% of individuals rely on surface water (hand-tube wells, rivers, and ponds), prioritized as canal > river > pond, while 70% depend on groundwater (subterranean electric motor, deep tube-well). Drinking water is generally sufficient, with 95% reporting adequacy throughout the year. About 45% use hand tube-well water, 28% use deep tube-well water, and 11% use supply tap water for various purposes. Bathing trends include underground water through electric motor > pond > hand tube-well water > river, while for cooking, the order is underground water through electric motor > pond > hand tube-well water > river. Toilet water supply ranks as supply tap water > hand tube-well water > deep tube-well water. Although sanitation awareness is high, some lack knowledge of good hygiene practices. After defecating, handwashing methods include soap, ash, soil, or water. ChildrenĄ¯s waste disposal varies, with some discarding it in open areas. Approximately 40% suffer from diseases like Diarrhoea due to unsafe water, primarily affecting children and elders. Training exists, but a significant portion lacks sanitation education. Dry skin or exposure to cold water may cause temporary irritation. Local government involvement in sanitation efforts is less active compared to non-governmental organizations. Results emphasize the need to enhance community awareness of safe water supplies and sanitation practices. %K Water Supply %K Sanitation Practices %K Hygiene Awareness %K Groundwater Dependency %K Community Health Intervention %U http://www.scirp.org/journal/PaperInformation.aspx?PaperID=130850