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Does naegleria fowleri survive in tap water heaters that are chlorinated?

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Dr. Edward Hirsch answered

Specializes in Infectious Disease

No: Chlorine kills it

Answered 2/24/2018

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Dr. Heidi Fowler answered

Specializes in Psychiatry

Should not if: properly cholrinated. "Naegleria fowleri can grow in public and private water tanks and pipes, especially where little or no disinfectant (like chlorine or chloramine) is present. It can also grow in the pipes and water heaters of homes and buildings." REF: https://www.cdc.gov/parasites/naegleria/tap-faucet-water.html

Answered 5/18/2018

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