https://ogma.newcastle.edu.au/vital/access/ /manager/Index ${session.getAttribute("locale")} 5 Natural warm water spa baths in rural Australia and public health risks https://ogma.newcastle.edu.au/vital/access/ /manager/Repository/uon:6857 Sat 24 Mar 2018 07:47:40 AEDT ]]> Drinking water safety in recreational parks in northern New South Wales, Australia https://ogma.newcastle.edu.au/vital/access/ /manager/Repository/uon:28325 Escherichia coli was detected in 16 of 59 monthly samples. Two of 36 treated water samples showed contamination by E. coli compared to 14 of 23 untreated water samples. Three of nine carted water supplies had E. coli at initial sampling. Thirty-four supplies had warning signs posted somewhere in the park. Twenty-one drinking water tanks had evidence of physical deterioration. No supply had a risk-based drinking water management plan. Treated water supplies had lower rates of E. coli detection and presented a lower risk than untreated water supplies. Survey and sampling results indicated the need for reviewing existing water quality warning signs in the recreational parks and implementation of risk-based drinking water management plans.]]> Sat 24 Mar 2018 07:25:14 AEDT ]]>