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Most Victorians obtain their drinking water directly from a water authority. However, some people obtain their own water from: Rainwater tanks, Rivers, Creeks, Dams Bores and Irrigation channels. Chemicals used to treat these supplies can also cause gastro problems. Contaminated water supplies have been responsible for outbreaks of gastric illnesses such as gastroenteritis and infections.
• Water that looks clear can still
be contaminated • This water could be unsuitable for drinking or washing
• Bottled water • Natural water (not mineral or spring)
• Electrolytes are required to assist re hydration
•Sodium •Potassium •Calcium
Good hygiene practices will assist Hydration
• Personal • Food
• Bacteria in the bush, on staging areas, and vehicles can also cause gastric problems • 64 firefighters hit with gastro during 2003 fires due to poor hygiene practices
• Can be done with clean water
• Anti bacterial hand wipes
and anti-bacterial soap or disinfectant
• Anti bacterial liquid or foam
• Thoroughly dry hands
• Before handling any food • After using the toilet • When returning from training or fire duties
• Before eating
•Effect on you •Effects on medication