CS359924-A     03/25/2025
MAKE A HEALTHY
SPLASH
Swallowing water at splash pads (also known as water playgrounds 
and spray pads/parks) can make you sick.
Germs can get into the water from 
poop or when they rinse off a 
person’s body or splash pad surfaces.
Swallowing water containing 
germs can make you sick 
with diarrhea.
KNOW BEFORE YOU GO: 
• Sprayed water typically gets drained, filtered, and disinfected before being sprayed again.
• Chlorine kills most germs within a few minutes, not instantly.
• Swim diapers don’t stop germs, poop, or pee from getting in the water.
Keep germs, poop, and pee OUT of the water.
DO:
• Stay out of the water if 
you are sick with 
diarrhea. 
• Shower before getting 
in the water.  
• Take kids on bathroom 
breaks or check 
diapers every hour.
DON’T:
• Swallow the water. 
• Let water go up your nose.
• Poop or pee in the water.
• Sit or stand on the jets. Sitting 
or standing on jets can rinse 
poop off your rear end.
www.cdc.gov/healthy-swimming

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