What is water park sickness?

Recreational water illnesses (RWIs) are caused by germs and chemicals found in the water we swim or play in, including swimming pools, water parks, hot tubs, splash pads, lakes, rivers, or oceans. They are spread by swallowing, breathing in mists or aerosols of, or having contact with contaminated water.



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Swimming recreationally naturally puts people at risk of ingesting or coming into contact with germs and chemicals in the water. In fact, 3600 people became sick, and 13 died due to diseases from water parks and recreational water sites between 2015 and 2019 .

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Pools, hot tubs, splash pads, and water parks can easily be contaminated by a person with diarrhea. Swimmers get ill by swallowing contaminated water. Chlorine doesn't kill germs instantly which means germs can spread even in properly maintained pools, splash pads, or water parks.

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These slides are actually more dangerous than roller coasters. Research conducted by the New Jersey Department of Community Affairs found that revelers are twice as likely to get injured on a water slide than a roller coaster.

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You can get sick with diarrhea if you swallow contaminated water in pools, hot tubs, splash pads, oceans, lakes, or rivers. In fact, diarrhea is the most common illness reported for outbreaks linked to water in these places.

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Waterborne illness prevention for swimmers
  1. Always shower before and after swimming.
  2. Do not swim if you have diarrhea.
  3. Avoid swallowing pool water when you swim.
  4. Take children to the restroom often, and wash hands thoroughly after changing diapers.
  5. Change diapers in the bathroom and not beside the pool.


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thus, swimming may serve as a mode of transmission of hepatitis A virus, especially among small children. in summer months [6, 13-18]. However, to our knowl- edge there are no reports suggesting that hepatitis A can be acquired by swimming in contaminated water.

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