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“We have identified gaps in our daily inspection program,” Lemuel Randolph, the Deputy City Manager, explained.
“Those gaps resulted in us not meeting our maintenance standards at our splash pads. All of the splash pads will remain closed until we have assurance that our systems are operating as they should, and we have confirmed a maintenance protocol consistent with city, county, and state standards.”
According to the CDC, the Naegleria fowleri ameba is mostly found in hot springs, rivers, lakes, and even soil.
“Naegleria fowleri usually infects people when contaminated water enters the body through the nose,” the CDC says.
“Once the ameba enters the nose, it travels to the brain where it causes PAM, which is usually fatal. Infection typically occurs when people go swimming or diving in warm freshwater places, like lakes and rivers.”
“In very rare instances, Naegleria infections may also occur when contaminated water from other sources (such as inadequately chlorinated swimming pool water or heated and contaminated tap water) enters the nose.”
