What are some of the harmful bio-contaminants found in a water supply?
Many bio-contaminants such as legionella pneumophilia appear in fresh water naturally. This bacterium is reponsible for legionnaire’s desease. Legionnaire’s disease is an acute lung condition that can lead to death. Legionnaire’s desease can be caused by breathing aerosolized water droplets, as may happen in a shower or from a respirator. Other bacteria such as e. coli and salmonella may be present in a water supply. Contaminants cn also include parasites, viruses and bilogical toxins such as ricin and botulin toxin.
