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Waterborne Illness

  • Waterborne Illness Home
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  • Reporting Waterborne Illness
  • Minnesota WAVE Study
  • Foodborne Illness

Waterborne Illness

  • Waterborne Illness Home
  • Causes and Symptoms
  • Prevention
  • Statistics
  • Waterborne Outbreaks
  • For Health Professionals
  • Print Materials

Related Topics

  • Reporting Waterborne Illness
  • Minnesota WAVE Study
  • Foodborne Illness
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Infectious Disease Epidemiology, Prevention and Control Division
651-201-5414
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Contact Info

Infectious Disease Epidemiology, Prevention and Control Division
651-201-5414
IDEPC Comment Form

Waterborne Illness

Waterborne illness is caused by recreational or drinking water contaminated by disease-causing microbes or pathogens. Of note, many waterborne pathogens can also be acquired by consuming contaminated food or beverages, from contact with animals or their environment, or through person-to-person spread.

  • Causes and Symptoms of Waterborne Illness
    Symptoms and causes of waterborne illnesses and links to disease-specific information.
  • Preventing Waterborne Illness
    There is a lot you can do to enjoy water safely – whether you are swimming in it or drinking it. Learn what you can do to prevent waterborne illnesses.
    Preventing Recreational Water Illnesses | Preventing Illness from Drinking Water | Preventing Illness while Camping, Hiking, and Traveling | For Recreational Water Employees
  • Waterborne Illness Surveillance Statistics
    Summary surveillance statistics for outbreaks and selected diseases.
  • Waterborne Outbreaks
    Information about waterborne illness outbreaks, including detection and investigation in Minnesota.
    Outbreak Basics | Reporting Suspected Illness | Outbreak Detection | Outbreak Investigations
  • Health Care Professional Information on Waterborne Illness
    Clinical information and required reporting information.
  • Child Care Provider Information on Diarrheal Illness
    Diarrhea (loose stools) is a common symptom of several infections that can be easily spread to other children or staff in child care settings.
  • Print Materials
    Fact sheets, posters and other materials that you can print and use.

Related Topics

  • Reporting Suspected Foodborne and Waterborne Illness
    Please contact the Minnesota Department of Health if you suspect you have a foodborne or waterborne illness. MDH will relay the necessary information to the appropriate local health authorities.
  • Minnesota WAVE Study
    MDH is conducting the Minnesota Water and Virus Evaluation (WAVE) Study to help determine if there is a link between drinking water and germs (like viruses) that might make people sick.
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Last Updated: 01/13/2023

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