Tag: CDC
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Secondary & Supplemental Treatment: A Comparison for Aquatic Facilities
Comparing Secondary & Supplemental Water Treatment for Aquatic Facilities: Key Differences & Benefits Before we define and compare supplemental and secondary treatments, it’s important to understand why they’re gaining popularity in hotels, recreation centers, water parks and other facilities. Aquatics facilities are installing supplemental and secondary treatments to improve water and air quality, reduce risk…
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How to Avoid Swimming-Related Parasites Warned by CDC
Summer is around the corner and before pools across the United States open, a new Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) report reminded us of the dangers of swimming-related parasites and how we can swim healthy. According to the CDC’s Morbidity and Mortality Weekly Report report, from 2000 to 2014 there were 493…
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Secondary Sanitation: A civic responsibility for aquatic professionals
The Center for Disease Control and Prevention developed the Model Aquatic Health Code to educate state and local authorities on safe and healthy best pool practices. With the MAHC, the CDC aims to decrease the amount of recreational water illness (RWI) outbreaks in public pools using traditional chlorine sanitation. MAHC recommends both primary and secondary disinfection…
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American Heart Month: Best cardio workouts for lower body injuries
February is the month to focus on your heart. In addition to Valentine’s Day, February celebrates American Heart Month to raise awareness for heart health. In support, the CDC has provided suggested exercise plans to promote good cardiovascular health year-round. With cold winter temperatures, February is also when many people have lower body injuries…