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2021-12-19 Philip B - Water Contamination_RedactedRe: Airborne diseases from contaminated water… cdc.com Center for disease control.. pls see Philip B Sun 12/19/2021 1:25 PM To:Consulting Planner <ConsultingPlanner@laquintaca.gov> Cc:Philip B <philip@philipb.com> ** EXTERNAL: This message originated outside of the City of La Quinta. Please use proper judgement and cau;on when opening a=achments, clicking links or responding to requests for informa;on. ** Thank you Nicole.  Have a great day!  Philip Berkovitz CCO Philip B® Botanicals 9053 Nemo Street West Hollywood, CA 90069 Office: (310) 274-2100 Direct: (310) 344-4673 Philip@philipb.com www.philipb.com   On Dec 19, 2021, at 12:52 PM, Consulting Planner <ConsultingPlanner@laquintaca.gov> wrote: Mr. Berkovitz, Thank you for your three separate comments. They will be included in the materials provided to the Planning Commission and City Council when the ma=er is scheduled for hearing. Nicole Sauviat Criste Consul;ng Planner City of La Quinta From: Philip B <philip@philipb.com> Sent: Sunday, December 19, 2021 12:19 PM To: Linda Evans <Levans@laquintaca.gov>; Robert Radi <Rradi@laquintaca.gov>; Kathleen Fitzpatrick <kfitzpatrick@laquintaca.gov>; John Pena <jpena@laquintaca.gov>; Steve Sanchez <ssanchez@laquintaca.gov>; Consul;ng Planner <Consul;ngPlanner@laquintaca.gov>; Jon McMillen <jmcmillen@laquintaca.gov>; Danny Castro <dcastro@laquintaca.gov> Subject: Airborne diseases from contaminated water… cdc.com Center for disease control.. pls see   ** EXTERNAL: This message originated outside of the City of La Quinta. Please use proper judgement and cau;on when opening a=achments, clicking links or responding to requests for informa;on. ** The water looks diseased. Filthy dangerous to us all!  Healthy Swimming Section NavigationRecreational Water Illnesses Español (Spanish) Image of a young boy with goggles in the pool Recreational water illnesses are diseases that people can get from the water in which they swim and play—like swimming pools, hot tubs/spas, water playgrounds, or oceans, lakes, and rivers—if the water is contaminated with germs. Firefox https://outlook.office.com/mail/AAMkAGJiMWY1OTY1LTBhY2EtN... 1 of 4 4/2/22, 10:40 AM What are the most common symptoms? The most common symptoms caused by recreational water illnesses are diarrhea rashes, ear pain, cough or congestion pain. How are recreational water illnesses spread? You can get recreational water illnesses if you swallow, have contact with, or breathe in mists or aerosols from water contaminated with germs. You can also get them by having contact with chemicals that are in the water or that evaporate from the water and turn into gas in the air. Diarrhea is the most common recreational water illness. People who are already sick with diarrhea can spread it to others when they get in recreational water. People typically have about 0.14 grams of poop (similar to a few grains of sand) on their bodies at any given time. When a person who is sick with diarrhea gets in the water, that tiny amount of poop on their body can wash into the water around them and contaminate it with germs. If someone else swallows the contaminated water, they can become infected. Other recreational water illnesses—such as skin, ear, respiratory, eye, and other infections can be caused by germs that naturally live in the water and soil. If the chemicals used to kill germs (chlorine or bromine) in pools, hot tubs, and water playgrounds are not kept at the right level, these germs can multiply and make swimmers sick. Who is most at risk? Children, pregnant women, and people who have health problems or take medicines that lower their body’s ability to fight germs and sickness—such as people whose immune systems are weakened because of cancer, an organ transplant, or HIV—are most at risk for recreational water illnesses. People with weakened immune systems should be aware that recreational water might be contaminated with Cryptosporidium short). Crypto can cause life-threatening symptoms in people with weakened immune systems. People with weakened immune systems should consult their healthcare provider before participating in recreational water activities, such as swimming. Healthy Swimming Section NavigationRecreational Water Illnesses Firefox https://outlook.office.com/mail/AAMkAGJiMWY1OTY1LTBhY2EtN... 2 of 4 4/2/22, 10:40 AM Español (Spanish) Image of a young boy with goggles in the pool Recreational water illnesses are diseases that people can get from the water in which they swim and play—like swimming pools, hot tubs/spas, water playgrounds, or oceans, lakes, and rivers—if the water is contaminated with germs. What are the most common symptoms? The most common symptoms caused by recreational water illnesses are diarrhea rashes, ear pain, cough or congestion pain. How are recreational water illnesses spread? You can get recreational water illnesses if you swallow, have contact with, or breathe in mists or aerosols from water contaminated with germs. You can also get them by having contact with chemicals that are in the water or that evaporate from the water and turn into gas in the air. Diarrhea is the most common recreational water illness. People who are already sick with diarrhea can spread it to others when they get in recreational water. People typically have about 0.14 grams of poop (similar to a few grains of sand) on their bodies at any given time. When a person who is sick with diarrhea gets in the water, that tiny amount of poop on their body can wash into the water around them and contaminate it with germs. If someone else swallows the contaminated water, they can become infected. Other recreational water illnesses—such as skin, ear, respiratory, eye, and other infections can be caused by germs that naturally live in the water and soil. If the chemicals used to kill germs (chlorine or bromine) in pools, hot tubs, and water playgrounds are not kept at the right level, these germs can multiply and make swimmers sick. Who is most at risk? Children, pregnant women, and people who have health problems or take medicines that lower their body’s ability to fight germs and sickness—such as people whose immune systems are weakened because of cancer, an organ transplant, or HIV—are most at risk for recreational water illnesses. People with weakened immune systems should be aware that recreational water might be contaminated with Cryptosporidium short). Crypto can cause life-threatening symptoms in people with weakened immune systems. People with weakened immune systems should consult their healthcare provider before participating Firefox https://outlook.office.com/mail/AAMkAGJiMWY1OTY1LTBhY2EtN... 3 of 4 4/2/22, 10:40 AM in recreational water activities, such as swimming.   Firefox https://outlook.office.com/mail/AAMkAGJiMWY1OTY1LTBhY2EtN... 4 of 4 4/2/22, 10:40 AM