**4.1 Preventing water pollution**

One of the greatest waters related challenges facing the countries of the Maghreb is the pollution of its freshwater resources which can cause water to become toxic to humans and the environment. A person who wishes to reduce water pollution can help by [36]:


There are several directives legislation adopted in the Maghreb region to stop water pollution including the bathing water directive, monitoring of water and vector-borne diseases and the Drinking Water Directive.
