The catastrophic damage on infrastructure in Syria has had a massive effect on the sanitation systems in the country. 

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Many water stations and sewage systems have been destroyed or left abandoned. 

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Waste collection services have virtually disappeared in most cities.

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Piles of rubbish left in the streets, and dirty water have resulted in widespread illnesses and water-born diseases. 

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These are also extremely prevalent in camps within the country, where large numbers of internally displaced people have settled, with limited access to hygiene supplies and clean water.