GENERAL INFORMATION
Giardia lamblia is a single-celled protozoan parasite that lives in the intestine of infected humans or animals. It is found on surfaces or in soil, food, or water that has been contaminated with the feces from infected humans or animals.
HEALTH EFFECTS
Giardia lamblia can cause symptoms such as nausea, cramps, diarrhea, and associated headaches.
Standard value 1:
0.00
Standard units 1:
count/100gal
Input units:
count/100gal
Display name:
Giardia lamblia
Contaminant group:
Action is recommended 1:
MCL ADVISORY - ACTION IS REQUIRED
Giardia lamblia levels were detected in your water sample to exceed the maximum contaminant level (MCL).
Typical range in Ohio:
Assumed to be in any untreated surface water. Detection in water well suggest direct surface water influence.
Major sources in drinking water:
Fecal sources from warm blooded animals. Assumed to be in untreated surface water. Not typically found in properly constructed water wells. Detection in water well suggest direct surface water influence.
Website resources:
WEBSITE RESOURCES
- USEPA - Water: Basic Information about Regulated Drinking Water Contaminants - Basic Information about Pathogens and Indicators in Drinking Water
- CDC - Parasites - Giardia