Hygienic surveillance in swimming pools: Assessment of the water quality in Bologna facilities in the period 2010–2012

Dallolio, Laura; Belletti, Milena; Agostini, Antonio De; Teggi, M; Bertelli, Matteo; Bergamini, Cecília Whitaker; Chetti, L.; Leoni, Erica

doi:10.1016/j.microc.2013.07.013

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“…For each test a volume of 100 ml was filtered using 4·7 cm cellulose acetate filters (0·45 μ m pore size; Sartorius AG) (Dallolio et al . ).…”

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“…The following process indicators were detected: the total Heterotrophic Plate count at 22°C (HPC 22°C), the total Heterotrophic Plate count at 36°C (HPC 36°C), Escherichia coli, Enterococci, Staphylococcus aureus and Pseudomonas aeruginosa, according to the European Community (1998) . For each test a volume of 100 ml was filtered using 4Á7 cm cellulose acetate filters (0Á45 lm pore size; Sartorius AG) (Dallolio et al 2013).…”

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Prevalence of Simkania negevensis in chlorinated water from spa swimming pools and domestic supplies

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Aims: This study aimed to investigate the prevalence of Simkania negevensis in the chlorinated water of spa swimming pools and domestic network systems. Methods and Results: A total of 10 and 36 samples were collected from two domestic water supplies and four spa facilities, respectively. Simkania negevensis was isolated in Acanthamoeba castellanii monolayers and detected by Gimenez staining and immunofluorescence test. Simkania negevensis DNA, extracted from the positive samples, was confirmed by a nested PCR assay followed by sequencing. Simkania negevensis was detected in 41Á3% of samples (domestic water: 50%; untreated spa supply water: 25%; chlorinated spa pool water: 42Á9%) from all the examined water systems in successive samplings performed in 1 year. The presence of S. negevensis was not correlated with the counts of Heterotrophic Bacteria and Pseudomonas aeruginosa. Unlike Legionella spp., which were never isolated from the swimming-pool water samples, S. negevensis was also detected in chlorinated spa water. Conclusions: This investigation shows that Simkania is widespread in natural and man-made aquatic environments, which may represent possible sources of infection: in the swimming pools, in particular, the aerosol generated by the water movement could increase the risk of inhalation of infected particles. Significance and Impact of the Study: This study represents the first evidence of the presence of S. negevensis in spa pool water. Sero-epidemiological surveys on spa users could help to clarify its transmission in this environment.

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“…For each test a volume of 100 ml was filtered using 4·7 cm cellulose acetate filters (0·45 μ m pore size; Sartorius AG) (Dallolio et al . ).…”

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Prevalence of Simkania negevensis in chlorinated water from spa swimming pools and domestic supplies

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“…Postoji više standardnih veličina: najveći je olimpijski bazen, dužine 50 m i širine 25 m. Dimenzije bazena mogu biti veće ili manje od toga, pravilnih ili nepravilnih oblika, i od raznih materijala: metala, plastike, stakloplastike ili betona. [3, 5,6] Voda u bazenima sa recirkulacijom prečišćava i dezinfikuje u recirkulacionoj petlji, a higijenska ispravnost vode iz samog bazena postiže se održavanjem rezidualne koncentracije dezinfekcionog sredstva u vodi, čime se inaktivišu patogeni koji sa tijela korisnika dospijevaju u vodu bazena. Da bi dezinfekcija, nezavisno od hemijskog sredstva, bila uspješna, doza dezinficijensa se mora podesiti tako da nakon utroška dijela dodatog sredstva na razne hemijske reakcije sa pojedinim sastojcima u vodi preostane dovoljno dezinficijensa za djelovanje na same mikroorganizme.…”

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Upravljanje Hemijskim I Mikrobiološkim Kvalitetom Vode U Bazenima Za Kupanje I Rekreaciju

Antonić¹,

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Došić³

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Izvod Korištenje voda za rekreaciju ili liječenje je veoma značajno u održavanju zdravlja i UVODZa rekreaciju, najveći značaj vode u bazenima leži u mogućnosti kupanja i u mogućnosti razvoja različitih sportova. Upravo u toj mogućnosti kupanja sagledava se, u najvećoj mjeri , rekreativna vrijednost voda u bazenima. Kupanje, kombinovano sa sunčanjem, djeluje stimulativno na pojedine funkcije u organizmu i odražava se veoma povoljno na fizički i psihički tonus čovjeka. Reakcija između unutrašnje temperature tijela kupača i temperature vode znatno povećava respiratornu razmjenu, a pojačava i varenje radi dobijanja novih kalorija potrebnih za samoodbranu organizma od gubljenja toplote rashlađivanjem. Naravno, pojačano varenje pojačava apetit i metaboličke procese. Kupanje u vodi sa pokretima (talasanje) preko mehaničke masaže djeluje povoljno na periferni sistem i pojačava otpornost organizma u cjelini. Rekreativno dejstvo plivanja u bazenskoj vodi ogleda se i u povećanju mišićnog tonusa i jačanju fizičke kondicije. [1, 2] Potreba za rekreacijom, kao jednim od bitnih načina održavanja psihofizičkog zdravlja i radne sposobnosti je bitna potreba savremenog čovjeka, te se u razvijenom svijetu danas velika pažnja posvećuje kvalitetu vode za rekreaciju. Upravo iz tog razloga, čine se napori da se kompletno svjetsko znanje stavi u funkciju upravljanja kvalitetom vode za rekreaciju (postavljanje standarda kvaliteta

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“…These measures represent an important tool in the control of health risks in swimming pools, and are just as important as the monitoring of microbial and chemical quality of the water and the management of the plants, aspects that are taken into account much more in the literature [ 25 , 26 , 27 , 28 , 29 , 30 ]. On the contrary, few studies have been performed to assess the compliance of swimmers to hygiene-related rules and their knowledge of the risks associated with bathing in swimming pools.…”

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Health-Related Behaviors in Swimming Pool Users: Influence of Knowledge of Regulations and Awareness of Health Risks

Gallé

Dallolio

Marotta

et al. 2016

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Background: Swimming pool attendance exposes users to infection and chemical risks that could be largely reduced with the adoption of healthy behaviors. This study aims to investigate if the knowledge of swimming pool regulations and awareness of health risks can be associated with users’ health-related behaviors. Methods: A cross-sectional study was conducted using self-administered questionnaires to collect data from two different target groups of swimming users: 184 adults and 184 children/adolescents. The association between specific variables and patterns of behaviors and knowledge was assessed through multivariate logistic regression models. Results: Although more than 80% of both groups declared they knew the regulations, compliance with healthy behaviors was often unsatisfactory, especially in adolescents and youth. In the children/adolescents group, healthy behaviors significantly increased with the frequency of attendance per week. In both groups, compliance increased with educational level (of parents for children/adolescents), while no positive association was observed between viewing the regulations and adopting appropriate behaviors. In the adult group, a higher knowledge/awareness of health risks was related to decreased odds of at least one unhealthy behavior. Conclusions: Guaranteeing the public display of regulations in swimming facilities is not sufficient to promote and change health-related behaviors. Much more attention should be given to educational interventions aimed to increase knowledge of health risks and the awareness that bathers are directly responsible for their own well-being.

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Hygienic surveillance in swimming pools: Assessment of the water quality in Bologna facilities in the period 2010–2012

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Prevalence of Simkania negevensis in chlorinated water from spa swimming pools and domestic supplies

Prevalence of Simkania negevensis in chlorinated water from spa swimming pools and domestic supplies

Upravljanje Hemijskim I Mikrobiološkim Kvalitetom Vode U Bazenima Za Kupanje I Rekreaciju

Health-Related Behaviors in Swimming Pool Users: Influence of Knowledge of Regulations and Awareness of Health Risks

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