{"id":4606,"date":"2017-05-22T10:27:10","date_gmt":"2017-05-22T14:27:10","guid":{"rendered":"http:\/\/aquaoperators.com\/?p=4606"},"modified":"2021-04-08T08:05:40","modified_gmt":"2021-04-08T12:05:40","slug":"crypto-in-pools-north-carolina","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/aquaoperators.com\/blog\/2017\/05\/22\/crypto-in-pools-north-carolina\/","title":{"rendered":"CRYPTO IN PUBLIC POOLS NORTH CAROLINA"},"content":{"rendered":"

Cryptosporidium parvum\u00a0is a protozoan that causes severe gastrointestinal illness that can lead to hospitalization. Crypto, as it is commonly called, is spread through fecal matter (i.e., swim diapers or sick\u00a0swimmers) and presents a challenge because typical levels of chlorine that are safe to swim in do not destroy it. When an outbreak occurs, swimmers can become gravely ill, the pool must shut down until the Crypto in public pools North Carolina is eliminated, and the facility can be\u00a0exposed to lawsuits\u00a0to cover medical bills and other expenses.<\/p>\n

Arizona and Ohio are not the only states to report problems with Crypto in public pools North Carolina this summer. Pennsylvania, Alabama, North Carolina and Minnesota have all reported outbreaks linked to pools, water parks and splash pads.<\/p>\n

Increases in instances of Crypto in public pools North Carolina and across the nation has prompted the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention to recommend that all public recreational water facilities use a secondary sanitation system that will effectively destroy the bacteria. While UV systems are an option, they can be expensive to install and operate and if buildup occurs on the bulb, it doesn\u2019t work effectively.<\/p>\n

A\u00a0more cost and energy-efficient\u00a0option is a hydroxyl-based advanced oxidation system. Proven to\u00a0rapidly destroy Crypto, these systems can help you better protect your swimmers.<\/p>\n

2016 was a challenge for pools and water parks when it comes to Cryptosporidium, a highly contagious recreational water illness that causes serious sickness that can lead to hospitalization. Here is a look back at the Crypto problem in pools and water parks in 2016 and how pools and patrons can help prevent it.<\/p>\n

What is Cryptosporidiosis?<\/p>\n

Cryptosporidiosis is a disease caused by the parasite\u00a0Cryptosporidium parvum. Crypto can live in the intestines of humans and is introduced to pool water through feces. This parasite is common in pools due to young children, swimmers who may have stomach illness, and poor hygiene.\u00a0People will catch the illness if they drink or swallow contaminated water.<\/p>\n

Why is Crypto a problem for pools?<\/p>\n

Crypto\u00a0can survive in chlorine-treated pools for more than 10 days because it is covered by an outer shell that protects it from chlorine. Additionally, there is no way to test water for the parasite. The only way to learn of a contaminated pool is if someone who swam there reports becoming sick. This means pools need to take precautions to prevent Crypto in public pools North Carolina from being introduced in the first place.<\/p>\n

In 2016, there were a number of outbreaks in pools across the United States. Below is a list.<\/p>\n