by Seth Voorhees
Published Jun 22, 2006
An Ontario County spray park where more than 4,000 people became ill last summer is preparing to reopen.
The spray park at Seneca Lake State Park shut down in August, after an outbreak of cryptosporidium.
Changes being made this year include an expanded filtration system, and an ultra-violet water treatment system.
Continue Reading...About 800 Crypto Cases In 2005, Officials Say
June 16, 2006
ChannelCincinnati.com
CINCINNATI -- Crypto cases caused hundreds of TriSstate kids to become sick in 2005. This year, however, local pools aren't taking any chances when it comes to dealing with the waterborne disease, News 5 reported.
The parasite, called Cryptosporidium, affected about 800 kids in the area in 2005, according to health officials.
"Last year was extremely scary," said parent Donna West. "We actually stayed away."
Continue Reading...By LIBBY KEELING, Health Scope
The Courier & Press
June 12, 2006
Please don't put "the P" in our "...ool."
Those words sent me into fits of giggles the first time I saw them on a strategically placed sign at the neighborhood swimming pool when I was a youngster.
But swimming hygiene and waterborne illnesses really aren't laughing matters.
Continue Reading...By: Mitchell Trinka, Staff Reporter
06/09/2006
At the end of July last year the town pool was closed due to illnesses caused by two organisms, Cryptosporidium and Giardia. This weekend the town pool will open for weekends only until June 17 and then full time until Labor Day.
According to Warren McMillan, recreation and parks director, the discovery of the parasites, that when ingested affect the intestinal tract, prompted the closing of the pool after discussions with the Department of Health. Children and some parents reported nausea, diarrhea, and weight loss.
Continue Reading...CanWest News Service
Published: Saturday, June 10, 2006
ROCHESTER, N.Y. I The spraypark whose water sickened at least 3,800 people last summer -- in one of America's largest parasitic outbreaks in years -- will reopen this summer with a new filtration system and posted warnings telling people not to drink the water.
The Seneca Lake State Park spraypark will open around the end of June or beginning of July, said Wendy Gibson, spokeswoman for the New York state Office of Parks, Recreation and Historic Preservation.
Under new state regulations, the spraypark will have an ultraviolet filtration system designed to kill parasites like the one that got into the spraypark's recycled water system last year. The former filtration system couldn't handle the cryptosporidium that sickened people.
By James Rowen
The Capital Times
The news about dangerous levels of manganese and other contaminants in the city of Madison's drinking water showed that what had been taken for granted -- in this case, the capital city's purportedly pure well water -- has been allowed to slip.
Wisconsin had long been a leader in water quality and environmental protection. It had been recognized as a Great Lakes steward that had produced pioneers like Aldo Leopold and Gaylord Nelson, as well as cutting-edge water protection law.
Continue Reading...6/5/2006
Eyewitness News Memphis
Now that most municipal and public swimming pools are open, it's officially swimming season in the Mid-South. Here are some safety tips for your family from the Memphis and Shelby County Health Department.
To prevent drowning: -Always have an adult supervise children when they are swimming or playing in the water.
-Never swim alone in locations without a lifeguard.
-Never drink alcohol when swimming, boating, water skiing or supervising children.
June 6, 2006
49ABCNews.com (KS)
Craig Gold
Our City's Pools are "just what the doctor ordered" in summer heat, but sometimes, trips to the pool can lead to a trip to the doctor shortly after.
Health officials said water is a breeding ground for certain illnesses.
"Some of the diseases that people can contract include Giardia, Cryptosporidium, and Shigella," said Mike Heideman, Kansas Department of Health and Environment.
For many, those would be stomach bugs. They're most frequently contracted from swallowing contaminated water.
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