"Human remains are a breeding ground for disease that specializes in breaking down humans" They are not diseases, but common microorganism - and they are speci

"Human remains are a breeding ground for disease that specializes in breaking down humans" They are not diseases, but common microorganism - and they are specialized into breaking down any dead organic material. You don't want them in the drinking water, though. But you don't want any microorganism in the drinking water.