Poor water conditions have severely impacted African lives in a negative way. When water is polluted with disease, garbage, bodily fluids such as blood and urine, and any other harmful form of matter, individuals who reside near the water are left to face the consequences. Many Africans have very little, to no income, so they can not afford proper water, shelter or food. Because of this, lots of Africans are forced to drink the polluted water from rivers, streams, and oceans. Just like if someone sneezed on you, the bacteria in the polluted water will make civilians very ill.