2006-09-06 05:39:52 · 6 answers · asked by buffdell 1 in Health ➔ General Health Care ➔ Other - General Health Care
Yes, respiratory, stomach infections and possible allergic reactions.
2006-09-06 05:40:54 · answer #1 · answered by Justsyd 7 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Water coolers and ice machines are two of the dirtiest things in a public setting. They are supposedly inspected often. It is not the algea that is the trouble BUT seeing that may indicate other problems. Call the local health department they will talk to you. Think about all the people who have gone to the toilet and did not wash their hands(YOU Know who you are) or have colds(or anything else contagious) and tooth decay IS spread thru drinking fountains as it is a contagious treatable disease...the mind boggles at the possibilities!!
2006-09-06 12:48:05 · answer #2 · answered by Mod M 4 · 0⤊ 1⤋
Yes! you turn green.
If someone with a lick of sense and was so worried about it would just use a bit of bleach on the faucets once in awhile, the problem would go away.
2006-09-06 12:45:08 · answer #3 · answered by dragon 5 · 0⤊ 0⤋
if there is algae growing.. there could be other micro organisims (bacteria)
so i'd clean your water cooler
2006-09-06 12:42:07 · answer #4 · answered by steph 6 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Yes, they can be poisonous.
2006-09-06 12:42:25 · answer #5 · answered by Nicky 2 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Uh... yeah.
2006-09-06 12:41:41 · answer #6 · answered by Blunt Honesty 7 · 0⤊ 0⤋