Articles related to "Waterborne"

Disease outbreaks are common in areas of war and conflict and areas devastated by natural disasters. Diseases in unsafe drinking water spread quickly and widely.

Potentially harmful microorganisms exist in all saltwater systems. A UV sterilizer can help eliminate harmful bacteria, algae spores, and protozoa in a marine system.

Most E. coli are non-pathogenic (non-disease-producing) and are referred to as commensal - the dictionary definition of commensal is "one who eats at the same table".

Finding clean water when traveling is not always possible, especially in less developed areas. Taking a water filter or purification tablets can prevent serious sickness.

Take advantage of the Discover Boating program and learn more about becoming a boater yourself.

Ponds need to be maintained to keep pet fish clean and healthy. As well as regular routines, a yearly clean is a sensible precaution.

Our enjoyment of boating depends on preserving ready and open access to the waterways. Access issues should be a concern for all boaters.

Environmentally-minded travellers keen to adopt a more sustainable approach to travel will find these eco-friendly gadgets worth packing.

Retrace Capt John Smith's voyages of Chesapeake Bay. Celebrate the 400th anniversary of Jamestown by paddling the new Captain John Smith National Historic Trail

Ensuring access to safe drinking water is one the greatest challenges facing the world. Inventions such as the Life Straw could be life saving solution for millions.

Estonia: Information and statistics on the Olympic Yachting Centre, Setu people, holy lake, gothic town hall, flag museum, cheap beer, ferry disasters and more.

Naegleria fowleri lurks in warm waters and in rare isolated instances infects humans and animals. Few survive primary amebic meningoencephalitis (PAM).

Preventative measures can help minimize the chance of contracting diseases such as malaria, swine flu, dysentery, cholera, yellow fever, typhoid, and others.

There's a reason pool maintenance people dump buckets of chlorine into public swimming pools; people pee in the water.

The Thompson and Fraser Rivers in British Columbia offer whitewater adventure tours that combine jaw-dropping natural splendor, powerful rapids, and a sense of history.

Helicopter evacuation is very effective in assisting with medical emergencies on a boat. Knowledge of helicopter procedures will prepare you for an event like this.

An historical perspective of hepatitis caused by the viruses of hepatitis A, hepatitis B, hepatitis C, hepatitis D, hepatitis E and hepatitis G

Sewage, animal waste, and other pollution that could expose U.S. swimmers to a host of waterborne illnesses necessitated 20,000 beach closing and advisory days in 2008.

Starting at age 40, Gene Morris has taken more than 538 big game animals armed with nothing more than a spear since 1973.

"The Zombie Survival Guide" by Max Brooks states that "before discussing any survival techniques you must first learn what you are trying to survive."

Climate change is having visible impacts in the United States, and the choices Americans make will determine the severity of its effects, according to a new report.

Cryptosporidium parvum is a tiny parasite that causes outbreaks of diarrhea. Drinking water is one source of this parasitic disease, but there are others.

Columbia, Disneyland's three-masted sailing ship has long been a favourite of visitors for its laid back cruise and colourful postcards.

Recreational boating provides access to less traveled areas. Clean boating practices will ensure our favorite areas remain pristine and unspoiled for future trips.

Well-known as it is for the mythical monster, Loch Ness and its surroundings offer plenty of interest in terms of history and scenery even for the monster sceptic.

Tropical travelers face high temperatures, high humidity, fierce sun, biting bugs, and food and water borne illnesses. Some travel gear and common sense prevent problems.