Surveillance for Waterborne Disease Outbreaks Associated with Drinking Water —...

The August CDC Morbidity and Mortality Weekly Report featured several articles about waterborne diseases, including...

Aug 19, 2015 | Kate Drezner

  • National Water Quality Month: A Reminder to Enhance Water Safety and Sustainability...

    National Water Quality Month in August serves as an important reminder for local health departments to reflect on the safety of water...

    Aug 06, 2015 | Stella Bartholet

  • Model Aquatic Health Code Provides Guidance on Aquatic Facility Safety

    By Douglas Sackett, Executive Director, Council for the Model Aquatic Health Code In the United States, the number of recreational...

    Jul 30, 2015 | Guest Author

  • Report Available on Aquatic Venue Inspections

    “Looking for Trouble—Seeing Eye to Eye with Health Inspectors” is a NACCHO report on U.S. aquatic venue inspections, findings, and...

    Jul 20, 2015 | Katie Regan

  • Surveillance for Waterborne Disease Outbreaks Associated with Drinking Water — United States, 2011–2012

    The August CDC Morbidity and Mortality Weekly Report featured several articles about waterborne diseases, including “Surveillance for Waterborne Disease Outbreaks Associated with Drinking Water – United States, 2011-2012“. In 2011 and 2012, CDC’s Waterborne Disease and Outbreak System identified 32 outbreaks, 431 illnesses, 102 hospitalizations, and 14 deaths related to...

    Aug 19, 2015 | Kate Drezner

    National Water Quality Month: A Reminder to Enhance Water Safety and Sustainability Efforts

    National Water Quality Month in August serves as an important reminder for local health departments to reflect on the safety of water in their communities. Although the United States has one of the most developed drinking water systems in the world, there are still many factors that threaten the quality and quantity of drinking water. […]

    Aug 06, 2015 | Stella Bartholet

    Model Aquatic Health Code Provides Guidance on Aquatic Facility Safety

    By Douglas Sackett, Executive Director, Council for the Model Aquatic Health Code In the United States, the number of recreational water illness (RWI) outbreaks has increased significantly over the past two decades. Moreover, drowning remains a leading cause of unintentional injury-related death for children ages 1-14, second only to motor vehicle crashes. And, injuries from pool […]

    Jul 30, 2015 | Guest Author

    Report Available on Aquatic Venue Inspections

    “Looking for Trouble—Seeing Eye to Eye with Health Inspectors” is a NACCHO report on U.S. aquatic venue inspections, findings, and recommendations. Produced in partnership with Axiall Corporation’s Water Treatment Products Group, the report details the comprehensive survey of aquatic health officials across the United States NACCHO conducted last year. The survey explored protocols and...

    Jul 20, 2015 | Katie Regan

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