Top 10 Causes – Outbreaks in Public Water Systems

Top 10 Causes – Outbreaks in Public Water Systems*

• Giardia
• Legionella
• Norovirus
• Shigella
• Campylobacter
• Copper
• Salmonella
• Hepatitis A
• Cryptosporidium
• E. coli, excess fluoride (tie)

Lets start with the first one. Is Giardia living in your water system?

According to the CDC Giardia is the most common contaminant of potable water systems.  Giardia is a microscopic parasite that causes the diarrheal illness known as giardiasis. Giardia is protected by an outer shell that allows it to survive outside the body for long periods of time and makes it tolerant to chlorine disinfection. For more see The Tank Diver Blog.  Here:  http://wp.me/P4G0Q-qb1

Giardia- Photo CDC website

 

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