Question 1

what should i do if i drank contaminated water?

Accepted Answer

Don't do it again!: Once you've consumed contaminated water, there's nothing you can do to take it back & keep from getting sick (if you drank enough & it was dirty enough to cause illness). All you can do is wait. Sorry!

Question 2

i drank contaminated water, what should i espect now?

Accepted Answer

Nothing.: If you become ill, see a doctor. But you did not say what the contamination is, so the best advice can't be given.

Question 3

what do i do if i just drank contaminated water on accident?

Accepted Answer

Call poison control: It depends on what it is contaminated with, but in general with any kind of accidental poisoning i would suggest calling poison control at 1-800-222-1222. With water specifically, you might consider your local health department as well.

Question 4

if drank contaminated water, how can i make sure i don't get sick?

Accepted Answer

Don't do it again!: Once you've consumed contaminated water, there's nothing you can do to take it back & keep from getting sick (if you drank enough & it was dirty enough to cause illness). All you can do is wait. Sorry!

Question 5

how can i treat cryptosporidium i drank contaminated water?

Accepted Answer

Symptoms of: cryptosporidiosis generally begin 2-10 days after becoming infected with the parasite. It is found in soil, food, water or surfaces that have been contaminated with infected feces. Diagnosis is made by examination of stool samples. If crypto is confirmed, most people will recover without treatment. OTC anti-diarrheal medicine or Nitazoxanide may help after consultation with health care provider.

Question 6

what are effects of drinking of contaminated water?

Accepted Answer

It depends: on what is contaminating the water: bacteria, chemical agents, etc...

Question 7

what illnesses are brought about by drinking contaminated water?

Accepted Answer

Several: Contaminated water, especially with human excrement, can cause several illnesses, many of which are still seen in the developing world. Some examples include polio, cholera, giardia, etc. Tapeworm infections may also be spread in this manner.

Question 8

what type of health risks can arise from drinking lead contaminated water over in asian lake?

Accepted Answer

The amount you would: The amount you injest over a brief period of time would be very small, unless it was the effluent from a smelting plant.  Long term use would be another matter, but less harmful if you are older, rather than for children..

Question 9

how to make contaminated water safe for drinking? in my country, most of the water supply is contaminated and often times mixed with sewage water.

Accepted Answer

Water: Boiling it is the easiest and safest method

Question 10

could scarlet fever be contracted by drinking contaminated water?

Accepted Answer

Contagious: The bacteria that causes scarlet fever can be spread through nasal or throat fluids by sneezing or coughing.  If there is a child with scarlet fever or strep throat, other people should avoid sharing drinking glasses or eating utensils with the infected child.  Washing hands is very important to minimize infectious spread.  Public water sources should not be a source of infection.

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