Presenters include Michele Hlavsa, RN/MPH, epidemiologist from the CDC, Dr. Stanley Pickens, PPG senior research associate for the Accu-Tab system commercial pool water treatment group, and
Hlavsa, who works with the CDC’s waterborne disease prevention branch, will discuss prevention and remediation of RWIs. Specifically, she will focus on prevention of Cryptosporidiosis outbreaks and will provide helpful steps to limit the severity of outbreaks. Cryptosporidium, also known as crypto, is a type of protozoan parasite that accounts for approximately two-thirds of gastrointestinal illness outbreaks at treated recreational water venues.
Dr. Pickens’ portion of the presentation will address the impact cyanuric acid (CYA) has on disinfection rates and on hyperchlorination to kill Cryptosporidium. CYA is a common chemical that stabilizes chlorine levels.
Martin will discuss how the use of pool equipment tested and certified to NSF/ANSI Standard 50 will help assure recreational water facility operators of safe, reliable equipment performance.
The webinar is free to federal, state, county and city environmental health professionals. To register for this event, visit http://www.nsf.org/media/enews/1004_pools_webinar.html.
About PPG
PPG Industries’ vision is to continue to be the world’s leading coatings and specialty products company. Founded in 1883, the company serves customers in industrial, transportation, consumer products, and construction markets and aftermarkets. With headquarters in Pittsburgh, PPG operates in more than 60 countries around the globe. Sales in 2009 were $12.2 billion. PPG shares are traded on the
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