Splash pads really are fountains of fecal material; CDC reports 10K illnessesSplash pads often lack adequate regulations, leading to health risks, especially associated with chlorine-resistant pathogens like Cryptosporidium.
CDC issues warning about children's splash padsSplash pads have been linked to over 10,000 illnesses, prompting CDC advice for parents to take precautions to prevent outbreaks.