linear measure. 1. any system for measuring length. 2. any unit used in linear measurement, as the inch, foot, meter, etc. The lowest dimension, as in our own table of linear measure, was the Barleycorn. Eln still survives in the name of a linear measure, the âell,â and is derived from the O. Teut.
The health effects of drinking contaminated water can range from no physical impact to severe illness or even death. Some of the effects of drinking contaminated water can be immediate, or not noticed for many years. These include gastrointestinal and stomach illnesses like: nausea. vomiting.
Pathogens get into the water supply by people bathing, using the water for a latrine or by animals dying in the water. They can be very dangerous, causing severe sickness and even death. Even a âsimpleâ health problem, like diarrhea, can kill you if you donât drink enough water to keep from dehydrating.