CDC report details splash pad outbreaks in multiple states over decades tied to parasite
The Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) has issued a report detailing waterborne disease outbreaks associated with children's splash pads over the last 26 years, reporting 60 outbreaks in the U.
Splash pads are fun but can spark waterborne-disease outbreaks, CDC finds
Splash pads found in public parks across the United States are linked to thousands of cases of waterborne diseases that leave a calling card of diarrhea, fever and vomiting, the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention reported this week.
Splash pads really are fountains of fecal material; CDC reports 10K illnesses
The primary method for keeping recreational water free of infectious viruses and bacteria is chlorinating it. However, maintaining germ-killing chlorine concentration is especially difficult for splash pads because the jets and sprays aerosolize chlorine, lowering the concentration.
Splash Pads Contaminated with Feces Linked to 10,000 Illnesses — and Swim Diapers Don't Prevent Sickness, CDC Says
The CDC says kids get sick from splash pads after ingesting fecal matter, adding that swim diapers don't prevent fecal contamination of recreational water
Fan of splash pads? Fecal matter from diapers linked to illnesses: CDC
While the holiday season may bring thoughts of snow, U.S. health authorities have a stark reminder for the warmer months: summer splash pads can harbour serious health risks.
The Scranton Times-Tribune1d
Do-over: Lawsuit results in Scranton re-bid of splash park project in Pine Brook
A Scranton resident’s lawsuit to block the city from executing a disputed contract to renovate a park in Pine Brook has ...
Parma police chief discusses recent unprovoked shooting
Less than a week after two Parma teens were shot on W. Ridgewood Drive, Parma Police Chief James I. Blair discussed the ...
Independent Tribune1d
Groundbreaking at Marvin Caldwell Park begins improvements including the city's first splash pad
"The bond renovations will begin today and enhance the recreation experience for our children and adults from all ages and ...
New splash pad to be built in £550k scheme
A new splash pad is to be created in Droitwich with the council investing £550,000 in the project. Councillors have given the ...
WATCH! Splash Pad Ep. 3 - TCU WBB: Cayman Islands Recap & No. 3 South Carolina Preview
No. 3 Notre Dame give Killerfrogs.com writers Tori Couch and JD Andress plenty to chat about on episode 3 of Splash Pad.
The Electric2d
Commissioners to consider splash pad contract adjustment to finish project
City Commissioners are scheduled to consider a contract amendment during their Dec. 3 meeting for the Electric City Water Park splash pad project. City staff are recommending that commissioners ...
New Castle News4d
Shenango's proposed 2025 spending calls for new splash pad, police vehicle
Shenango Township supervisors are proposing to spend more than a half-million dollars from its capital fund budget next year, ...