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Infectious
Disease Information |
Water-Related
Diseases
In
the United States, the drinking water supply is normally safe. Yet
diseases that spread through water are still a very real problem. When
there’s a water main break or other interruption, or in areas where
clean water is unavailable, what should you do? When you camp or
travel, how do you lower your risk of getting sick from waterborne
germs? How about avoiding diseases that can be spread when you and
your family swim or play in lakes, streams, pools, or waterparks?
Topics
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To find
information on other health topics that concern water, such as water safety,
see the CDC Health Topics A-Z index.
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NOTE:
CDC is not a hospital or clinical facility; we do not see patients and
are unable to diagnose your illness, provide treatment, prescribe medication,
or refer you to specialists.
If
you have a medical emergency, contacting CDC is not the proper way to
get immediate help. Instead, please contact your health care provider
or go to the nearest emergency room. If you are a health care provider,
please contact your state epidemiologist or local health department.
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