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I got some bath water up my nose, im scared of the brain eating aomeba, i live in lewisville, will i be ok?

Q: i got some bath water up my nose, im scared of the brain eating aomeba, i live in lewisville, will i be ok?

: It does not happen with the treated, tap water used in the city.

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It does not happen with the treated, tap water used in the city.

Answered 8/9/2022

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Ameba tend to dwell in brackish waters in warmer climates. Typically, they do not enter treated tap water supplies within the United States. But, get proactive, and contact your local water department, and find out if there are issues.

Answered 8/10/2022

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I got some bath water up my nose, im scared of the brain eating aomeba, i live in lewisville, will i be ok?

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