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Protecting Pennsylvania Against Waterborne Diseases
Bullet Waterborne Diseases Reach All-Time Low in Pennsylvania: Waterborne disease outbreaks associated with public drinking water have remained low in Pennsylvania according to a report published by the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention.
Bullet  Frequently Asked Questions: "Cryptosporidium and Giardia: Are They In Your Drinking Water?"
   Available from the eLibrary
Bullet Pennsylvania's Action Plan for Cryptosporidium
   Available from the eLibrary
Bullet Cryptosporidium And Your Water Supply, Fact Sheet;
   Available from the eLibrary
Bullet "Health Hints for the International Traveler" - Risks From Food And Drink
   External Link to CDC (Federal Centers for Disease Control and Prevention)
Bullet Recognizing Waterborne Disease and the Health Effects of Water Pollution
   External Link to Physician On-Line Reference Guide
Bullet More about . . .  DEP's Surface Water Filtration Program
Bullet Web sites worth checking out for more technical information on Giardia and Cryptosporidium:
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