Some people will drink the contaminated water and not get sick. Cryptosporidium is a protozoan parasite that can live in human and animal intestines. Severe diarrhea with abdominal pain are the common symptoms. The infection, cryptosporidiosis, is uncomfortable but not dangerous for people with normal immune systems. For example, fluoride prevents tooth decay and small amounts of chlorine disinfect the water.
Many tests support the safety of drinking water containing a small amount of chlorine.
Report any unusual taste or odor to the City of Loveland Water and Power Department at 962-3456. Store some drinking water in the refrigerator using a covered, glass container. Plastic bottles may give the water a taste. Water use in the bathroom accounts for about 75 percent of your indoor water use. If you want to lower your water use, a good place to start is in the bathroom.