Parasites

Parasites in water are organisms that can cause illness and disease when ingested as some common waterborne parasites include cryptosporidium, giardia and entamoeba histolytica. These parasites are generally found in contaminated water sources such as rivers, lakes and wells that have been contaminated with human or animal faecal matter. Symptoms of parasitic infections from contaminated water can include diarrhea, abdominal pain, nausea and fever, therefore, proper filtration and treatment of water can aid in the removal or reduction of parasites and prevent waterborne illnesses.