Definitions

1. adjective

spread or transmitted by water, especially a disease or infection

“The waterborne illness was caused by contaminated water from a nearby river.”

2. noun

an organism, especially a bacterium or virus, that causes disease in humans through contaminated water

“The waterborne pathogens were found in the public water supply.”

3. noun

disease or illness caused by organisms or substances in water

“Many people in the community contracted waterborne diseases after drinking from a contaminated well.”