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• Baltimore Warns Residents of Microbial Contamination in City Drinking Water

  September 29, 2023

  Irvin Jackson

  Baltimore has issued a drinking water warning for many city residents after sampling detected microbial contamination at an uncovered reservoir.

• One in Three Swimming-Related Disease Outbreaks Linked To Hotels: CDC

  May 18, 2018

  Martha Garcia

  A new CDC report indicates that a third of all waterborne disease outbreaks originate in hotel pools and hot tubs.

• Swimming Pool Crypto Problems Increased Last Year, CDC Warns

  May 25, 2017

  Martha Garcia

  The CDC reports that the number of outbreaks of cryptosporidium linked to swimming pools and water parks doubled last year.

• CDC Warns About Water Illnesses from Pools, Spas, Other Recreational Waters

  June 29, 2015

  Russell Maas

  The CDC has issued safety tips about swimming and the risks of bacterial contamination in pools and other swimming spots.