{"id":782,"date":"2018-01-16T10:04:34","date_gmt":"2018-01-16T10:04:34","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.ampac1.com\/blog\/?p=782"},"modified":"2026-05-03T20:22:10","modified_gmt":"2026-05-04T03:22:10","slug":"water-parasite-closes-schools-switch-reverse-osmosis","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.ampac1.com\/blog\/water-parasite-closes-schools-switch-reverse-osmosis\/","title":{"rendered":"Water Parasite Closes Schools: Switch to Reverse Osmosis"},"content":{"rendered":"
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Water<\/a> parasite contamination<\/strong> is a big deal in modern water treatment. AMPAC USA offers top solutions that give you safe, clean water for homes, businesses, and industrial needs. Our systems are built to remove the most contaminants and last a long time.<\/p>\n<\/div>\n

Not long ago, you could count on schools for safe food and drinks. Authorities made sure kids got only the best. But that changed fast in Bristol. Schools there actually closed<\/a> because of contaminated water. What happened? How did it happen? We’ll explain below and talk about a real solution: a reverse osmosis system<\/span><\/a>. Using reverse osmosis in every school or college can help fix bad water situations in your area.<\/span><\/p>\n

The Threat<\/b><\/p>\n

Just a few days back, a parasite showed up in the water system. Bristol Water told residents in BS21 and BS49 to boil water before using it for anything \u2013 drinking, cooking, brushing teeth, bathing, washing dishes, feeding pets, warming baby food, or doing laundry. This contamination came to light when a routine water quality test found cryptosporidium.<\/span><\/p>\n

This parasite is really nasty. It can infect your bowels and cause gastroenteritis, which means diarrhea and vomiting. These symptoms can stick around for about two weeks. Younger kids, especially those between one and five years old with weaker immune systems, will likely feel it more.<\/span><\/p>\n

Closure of Schools<\/b><\/p>\n

Schools in Bristol, like Mary Elton Primary School and Clevedon School, announced they’d close because of the boil water notice. School officials said they made the call to protect students’ health and safety.<\/span><\/p>\n

Quick Action<\/b><\/p>\n

It’s clear that Bristol Water acted fast after finding Cryptosporidium. They made things easier for everyone. They contacted schools, told residents to boil water, brought in water from other treatment plants, and even gave bottled water to vulnerable clients. Staff were also ready to answer any questions people had.<\/span><\/p>\n

Low Level of Danger<\/b><\/p>\n

Experts said the Cryptosporidium levels in the water were pretty low. The boil water advisory was just a precaution.<\/span><\/p>\n

What to Do If Cryptosporidium Enters your Body?<\/b><\/p>\n

If you think Cryptosporidium has gotten into your body, or you feel sick, or you have diarrhea or vomiting, call NHS 111.<\/span><\/p>\n

If your symptoms aren’t too bad, you can also try these things to feel better:<\/span><\/p>\n