Which statement correctly distinguishes waterborne and water-based disease transmission?

• A. Waterborne diseases are transmitted by ingestion of pathogens in water; water-based infections use water as habitat or intermediary
• B. Waterborne diseases are transmitted through air droplets; water-based infections are by direct contact with water
• C. Waterborne diseases are caused by chemical contaminants; water-based infections are caused by biological pathogens
• D. Waterborne diseases occur only in rural areas; water-based occur only in urban settings

Answer: (B)