Can my children get diarrhea from playing and wading in an interactive water fountain?
Interactive water fountains are fountains with water sprays in areas accessible to the public where interaction with the water is encouraged. They are intended to provide individuals with a means to play in the water and get wet without actually swimming. Several diarrheal disease outbreaks have been associated with interactive water fountains. Again, anyone who accidentally swallows fecally-contaminated water can become ill. When people, especially diaper-aged children, play in or soak themselves with the water jets, they can contaminate the water. This may spread germs that can make people sick.
