Ellicott City Bacteria Water Treatment
How Does Bacteria Get into Water
Bacteria can enter a water supply through a number of ways including but not limited to:
- Sewage
- Parasites
- Viruses
- Coliforms
- Mold
- Animal Waste
- Dead & Decaying Animals
- Escherichia (E. Coli) When Contracted and Transmitted by People
The Harmful Effects of Bacteria in Water
Disease
- Legionnaires
- Pneumonia
- Gastroenteritis
- Meningitis
Note: Only disease-causing bacteria (pathogens) lead to disease
Infections
- UTI
- Gastrointestinal
Organ Damage
- Liver
- Kidneys
- Intestines
- More
General Illness
- Nausea
- Diarrhea
- Vomiting
- Fever
- Blood in urine
- Swelling
- Dehydration
- Dry mouth
- Cramps
- Headaches
Leptospirosis
- 1st stage: jaundice, reddened eyes, rash, abdominal pain, high fever, chills, & aching muscles
- 2nd stage: meningitis, liver failure, or kidney failure
- Untreated leptospirosis can kill
Leptospirosis in Pets
- Stiffness
- Refusal to eat
- Extreme weakness
- Fever
- Abdominal pain
- Diarrhea
- Severe muscle pain
Water containing bacteria may appear clear or clean – the only way to tell for sure is to have your water tested
Treatment Options for Bacteria in Water
