Increased traffic at ponds, lakes and rivers requires extra attention be paid to harmful bacterias. Here’s what to know about the most common concerns.
With summer beginning, many people planning to flock to their favorite swimming holes may also want to read up on bacteria warnings. The increased traffic at ponds, lakes and rivers means extra attention needs to be paid to bacteria that can be hazardous, such as E coli and cyanobacteria. At least 20 people reported E. coli infections after swimming in a Virginia lake around Memorial Day. In Massachusetts, more than half of the 22 beaches closed mid June were due to "bacteria exceedance.
Small doses of some strains - including just a mouthful of contaminated water – can cause a range of conditions, including urinary tract infection, cystitis, intestinal infection and vomiting, with the worst cases leading to life-threatening blood poisoning.Cyanobacteria — also referred to as blue-green algae — are plant-like organisms that live in water. They can quickly grow out of control, or "bloom," and some produce toxins that make people and animals sick, according to the U.S.
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