Recreational Areas and Bathing Facilities

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Recreational Areas and Bathing Facilities Swimming in open water or bathing in facilities allotted for such purpose where the source of water is contaminated may cause the onset of illnesses and diseases . The most common and minor illnesses include skin rashes and allergy , eyes , ears , nose and throat infections , and stomach aches and pains that are acquired simply by contact to contaminated water . To avoid such incidences , individuals are warned to avoid swallowing or putting water in their mouths . Another way to avoid acquiring

such illnesses is to bath with clean water after exposure to contaminated water . These illnesses are considered minor in nature treatable and with less significant experiences of symptoms (Health Department

On the other hand , major illnesses that can be acquired from contaminated water include cholera , hepatitis and meningitis . These major illnesses are caused by the invasion of germs and bacteria to the nervous and digestive systems . If left untreated , these illnesses may be fatal (Health Department ) Aside from the aforementioned illnesses , The Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC ) also identified diarrhea as one of the most common diseases reported for individuals who comes into contact with contaminated recreational water areas and facilities (CDC

According to CDC , the most usual sources of diarrhea are germs such as Cryptosporidium , Giardia , Norovirus , Shigella , and Escherichia Coli These are mainly acquired by swallowing contaminated water . Infections of the respiratory system , neurological system and processes , and wounds are also identified as some illnesses acquired from contaminated recreational water areas and facilities (CDC ) Specific illnesses not cited by previous sources include the pink eye , gastroenteritis , coup sore throat , colds , molluscum contagiosum (wart-like rashes , and naegleria (Ianelli

The alarming numbers of individuals acquiring illnesses from contaminated recreational areas and bathing facilities prompted the need to survey and monitor these particular zones . However , doing so necessitates great efforts in to conquer challenges and setbacks that hinder the success of survey and monitoring programs . The primary challenge in monitoring beach waters involve the need to update tools background information , and quality standards from which monitoring and management are based from . The guidelines and standards that are being used to survey and monitor beach waters are out of date . Scientific processes and methods fail to detect new varieties of waterborne bacteria and viruses . In addition , sewage systems leading to the ocean are defenseless . Due to this , CDC has stated that the number of cases related to contaminated water has increased over the years (NRDC

Aside from outdated standards and scientific methods , the time it takes to generate results of water tests is also a problem . In to promptly response to the need to prevent the spread of recreational water related illnesses , the results of beach water tests should be acquired at once . The present system allows the release of results in days . The results of beach water tests dictate if recreational areas should be closed to the public . If the test results of beach waters are only made available...