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Does the evidence of a flesh-eating bacteria in area waters make you think twice about getting in?

Absolutely - I'm not going to get in the water if I have a cut
60% (176 votes)
Nope - the odds are against me getting it
14% (40 votes)
I'll be more careful from now on
21% (62 votes)
Don't know / Don't care
5% (16 votes)
Total votes: 294

Yes

Yes, we need to be careful. With heat like we have had, it is especially important to be vigilant. Water that does not run, like in ponds,lakes and even swimming pools, can be very susceptible to bacteria. It is important, especially for children, that may accidently ingest the water while swimming.