Category: Crypto
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CDC report: Cryptosporidium outbreaks on the rise
Cryptosporidium outbreaks have increased in pools and lakes in the United States, according to a new Centers for Disease Control report released Thursday. The report found 77 percent of the outbreaks recorded occurred in pools, and of these 52 percent were attributed to Cryptosporidium parvum.
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12 steps to keeping your facility safe from RWIs
Recreational Water Illnesses cause pools to shut every year, and some even result in multi-million dollar lawsuits. Here is the CDC’s advice for combating RWIs at your pool.
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Five facts about pool inspections for commercial pool operators
Aquatics professionals have an important and challenging job. A single issue during a pool inspection could cause the pool to be shut down. The National Association of County and City Health Officials aims to provide guidance to pool operators in a new report on pool inspections, “Seeing eye to eye with health inspectors: A report on…
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Study: Caregivers unaware of Cryptosporidium risk in pools
Many caregivers are unaware of the risks of Cryptosporidium, a chlorine-resistant parasite found in pools. Considered a Recreational Water Illness (RWI), Cryptosporidium has increased 300 percent in the last 10 years, according to the Centers for Disease Control. Even with this increase in prevalence, a new study by Nielsen found caregivers lack knowledge about RWIs…
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Four Common Pool Treatment Myths Debunked
Are you looking for a new pool sanitation system? Here are four common myths about pool treatment we’ve debunked to help you in your search.
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Cryptosporidium outbreak settlement of $5 million approved
The New York State Court of Claims has granted preliminary approval of a proposed $5 million settlement of a class action lawsuit filed over a Cryptosporidium outbreak in a state water park. Until now, no technology has presented the ideal solution. Ozone and UV systems are expensive and still require high levels of chlorine for…