The CDC’s drinking-water-systems-in-the-united-states-of-america/”>Waterborne Disease and Outbreak Surveillance (2013–2014) found some concerning numbers. They documented 42 drinking water-related outbreaks, leading to 1,006 illnesses, 124 hospitalizations, and 13 deaths. Legionella caused the most severe problems, while Cryptosporidium led to the most widespread illness in communities. Want the best defense against these germs? A multi-barrier water treatment system is your best bet. Think reverse osmosis and UV disinfection right at the tap. That’s how you get serious protection.

\\nBenedict KM, Reses H, Vigar M, et al. Surveillance for Waterborne Disease Outbreaks Associated with Drinking Water — United States, 2013–2014. MMWR Morb Mortal Wkly Rep 2017;66:1216–1221. DOI: http://dx.doi.org/10.15585/mmwr.mm6644a3\\n\\nGiving people safe water in the U.S. is super important for public health (1). Public health agencies across the U.S. states and territories* send details about waterborne disease outbreaks to the CDC through their National Outbreak Reporting System (NORS) (https://www.cdc.gov/healthywater/surveillance/index.html). From 2013–2014, 42 drinking water–related^† outbreaks were reported. These caused at least 1,006 illnesses, 124 hospitalizations, and 13 deaths. Legionella was involved in 57% of these outbreaks and every single death. A big chunk of the reported illnesses, 69% of them, came from four outbreaks where the cause was either a chemical, a toxin, or the Cryptosporidium parasite. When drinking water gets contaminated, it can really mess things up, causing service disruptions, major health issues, and ongoing worry in communities about water quality. Good water treatment and clear regulations can keep public drinking water supplies in the U.S. safe. Plus, quickly finding out what’s wrong, identifying the cause, and responding to reports of illness can slow down the spread of infectious germs and harmful chemicals. Nobody wants that. \\n\\n \\n\\nThe post Surveillance for Waterborne Disease Outbreaks Associated with Drinking Water — United States, 2013–2014 appeared first on Facts About Water.\\n\\nSource: Water Feed