In a previous study we evaluated the microbiological quality of water of seven pools in the city of Palermo through evaluation of bacterial indicators of faecal contamination and of protozoa (Giardia and Cryptosporidium). In this study we also searched for the presence of fungi in two swimming pools of a public swimming facility in the same city. Samples were collected from both pools, their filtration systems and floor surfaces of the facility. Chemical-physical and microbiological examination of water of the two pools have shown that quality of water depends on the concentration of residual free chlorine and on the number of bathers in the pool. The values of four microbiological parameters (bacterial load at 22 degrees C and 36 degrees C, presence of coagulase-negative Staphylococci and Pseudomonas spp.) increased with diminishing chlorine concentrations and with increasing number of pool users. Faecal bacteria, Giardia and Cryptosporidium were not found. On the other hand, various fungi were isolated from floor surfaces and pool water even in the presence of optimal chlorine concentrations. This study confirms the importance of regular maintenance of pool disinfection systems and suggests the need to search for other micro-organisms not included in the current legislation (Giardia, Cryptosporidium and fungi).

MAIDA, C.M., DI BENEDETTO, M.A., FIRENZE, A., CALAMUSA, G., DI PIAZZA, F., MILICI, M.E., et al. (2008). Sorveglianza Igienico-Sanitaria Di Una Piscina Di Uso Pubblico Della Città Di Palermo (Italia) [Surveillance of the sanitary conditions of a public swimming pool in the city of Palermo (Italy)]. IGIENE E SANITÀ PUBBLICA, 64(5), 581-593.

Sorveglianza Igienico-Sanitaria Di Una Piscina Di Uso Pubblico Della Città Di Palermo (Italia) [Surveillance of the sanitary conditions of a public swimming pool in the city of Palermo (Italy)]

MAIDA, Carmelo Massimo;FIRENZE, Alberto;CALAMUSA, Giuseppe;MILICI, Maria Eleonora;ROMANO, Nino
2008-01-01

Abstract

In a previous study we evaluated the microbiological quality of water of seven pools in the city of Palermo through evaluation of bacterial indicators of faecal contamination and of protozoa (Giardia and Cryptosporidium). In this study we also searched for the presence of fungi in two swimming pools of a public swimming facility in the same city. Samples were collected from both pools, their filtration systems and floor surfaces of the facility. Chemical-physical and microbiological examination of water of the two pools have shown that quality of water depends on the concentration of residual free chlorine and on the number of bathers in the pool. The values of four microbiological parameters (bacterial load at 22 degrees C and 36 degrees C, presence of coagulase-negative Staphylococci and Pseudomonas spp.) increased with diminishing chlorine concentrations and with increasing number of pool users. Faecal bacteria, Giardia and Cryptosporidium were not found. On the other hand, various fungi were isolated from floor surfaces and pool water even in the presence of optimal chlorine concentrations. This study confirms the importance of regular maintenance of pool disinfection systems and suggests the need to search for other micro-organisms not included in the current legislation (Giardia, Cryptosporidium and fungi).
2008
MAIDA, C.M., DI BENEDETTO, M.A., FIRENZE, A., CALAMUSA, G., DI PIAZZA, F., MILICI, M.E., et al. (2008). Sorveglianza Igienico-Sanitaria Di Una Piscina Di Uso Pubblico Della Città Di Palermo (Italia) [Surveillance of the sanitary conditions of a public swimming pool in the city of Palermo (Italy)]. IGIENE E SANITÀ PUBBLICA, 64(5), 581-593.
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