<h1>India's Fisheries Lose $2.2B Annually from Wastewater Contamination; $246M Spent on Diarrhea-Related Healthcare Costs.</h1> India's fishery sector faces an annual loss of USD 2.2 billion due to wastewater contamination, as revealed by a recent study. The country also incurs USD 246 million in healthcare costs annually from diarrhoea linked to contaminated drinking water. The study, launched at the World Ocean Summit, emphasizes the severe impact of untreated wastewater on pollution and disease across several countries. India's low wastewater treatment rate exacerbates these issues, threatening food security and export markets. Experts advocate for improved sewage infrastructure and innovative solutions to address these challenges, highlighting the importance of repurposing wastewater to alleviate water scarcity.