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All i want to know is my child safe from brain eating amoeba going down inflatable water slide in to pool. water getting in face. my tap water measures good for total chlorine?
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That is not the scenario for concern. Brain eating amebae are found in fresh water ponds,lakes,rivers, hot springs and soil. In any event, teach your child to pinch his/her nose when sliding into water.
Answered 6/2/2021
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