We detected this contaminant in 1 of 18 samples tested. Although our filtration plant process removes cryptosporidium , the most commonly used filtration methods cannot guarantee 100 percent removal. Current test methods cannot determine if the organisms are dead or if they are capable of causing disease. Ingestion of cryptosporidium may cause cryptosporidiosis, an abdominal infection. Symptoms of infection include nausea, diarrhea and abdominal cramps.
Most healthy individuals can overcome the disease in a few weeks.
We encourage immuno-compromised individuals to consult their doctor regarding appropriate precautions to take to avoid infection. Cryptosporidium must be ingested to cause disease and it may be spread through means other than drinking water. We have learned through our monitoring and testing that some contaminants have been detected. Drinking water, including bottled water, may reasonably be expected to contain at least small amounts of some contaminants. The presence of contaminants does not necessarily indicate the water poses a health risk.