It turns out that splash pads, while delightful, can also be unexpected breeding grounds for waterborne illnesses.

A new study found more than 10,000 cases of waterborne disease infections associated with splash pads, with the most common ...

Splash pads found in public parks across the United States are linked to thousands of cases of waterborne diseases that leave ...

A recent CDC study reveals a hidden danger in splash pads: waterborne illnesses. Analyzing outbreaks from 1997-2022, they ...

The primary method for keeping recreational water free of infectious viruses and bacteria is chlorinating it. However, maintaining germ-killing chlorine concentration is especially difficult for ...

Splash pads are associated with fun and leisurely ... and swim diapers do not prevent fecal contamination of recreational water. Kids aged 1-4 are more likely to get cryptosporidiosis as they ...

While the holiday season may bring thoughts of snow, U.S. health authorities have a stark reminder for the warmer months: ...

Most of the city’s splash pads attract families, Anspach said ... and enjoy the family and the kids,” he said. “And to do ...

The Town of Hanover and the Splash Pad Fundraising Committee are pleased to announce they have met the initial $300,000 ...