Floodwater flows into every nook and cranny, picking up any number of objects or waste it touches.
Given the amount of waste swirling within floods, the water becomes too dirty to see through, making it nearly impossible to see what exactly it contains.
According to the Centers for Disease Control, “floodwaters contain many things that may harm health,” such as:
Contact with physical objects in the water may cause cuts or other injuries, contact with animals in the water may lead to bites and scratches and contact with chemical and biological waste may lead to infections.
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If floodwater contaminants enter the body either through open wounds or are ingested, they can lead to an assortment of diseases and ailments. Some examples of these are:
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Because of these dangers, it’s important to completely avoid or limit your exposure to floodwaters. The CDC offers these recommendations: