Preventing Water-Borne Illnesses

This summer, health agencies in two states reported outbreaks caused by cryptosporidium, a microscopic parasite that can have an enormous impact on the safety of recreational aquatic facilities. The Maricopa County (Ariz.) Department of Public Health investigated at least 19 reported cases of cryptosporidiosis in the Phoenix area, and the Wake County (N.C.) Public Health Division confirmed 29 cases of the parasite, which causes diarrheal illness in victims.

Justin Caron, Vice President, Aquatic Design Group, Carlsbad, Calif.Justin Caron, Vice President, Aquatic Design Group, Carlsbad, Calif.

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