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H de Man1, E J T M Leenen2, F van Knapen1
1Division of Veterinary Public Health (VPH), Institute for Risk Assessment Sciences, P.O. Box 80175, 3508 TD Utrecht, The Netherlands
Abstract:
Splash parks have been associated with infectious disease outbreaks as a result of exposure to poor water quality. To be able to protect public health, risk factors were identified that determine poor water quality. Samples were taken at seven splash parks where operators were willing to participate in the study. Higher concentrations of Escherichia coli were measured in water of splash parks filled with rainwater or surface water as compared with sites filled with tap water, independent of routine inspection intervals and employed disinfection. Management practices to prevent fecal contamination and guarantee maintaining good water quality at splash parks should include selection of source water of acceptable quality.
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