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When
You Swim, Swim Healthy!
Start
by observing
Recreational Water Illness
Prevention Week,
May 22-29.
Swimming, one of the most
popular activities in the
country, is a fun, active, and
healthy way to spend leisure
time. Every year, millions of
people visit “recreational
water” sites, such as swimming
pools, water parks, hot tubs,
lakes, rivers, or the ocean.
Over the past century, the use
of modern disinfection systems
in pools and environmental
improvements in our lakes,
rivers, and oceans has improved
the quality of recreational
water. Despite this, there has
been an increase over the past
decade in the number of
outbreaks of illness associated
with swimming.
This Web site provides
information for swimmers, pool
operators, and public health
professionals to improve the
swimming experience by raising
awareness about the spread of
recreational water illnesses
(RWIs). Practicing
"Healthy Swimming" behaviors
should reduce the risk of
getting ill. Click on the links
below to learn more about RWIs.
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