10/30/2026
𝐇𝐚𝐥𝐥𝐨𝐰𝐞𝐞𝐧: 𝐀𝐯𝐨𝐢𝐝 𝐃𝐮𝐧𝐤𝐢𝐧𝐠 𝐟𝐨𝐫 𝐀𝐩𝐩𝐥𝐞𝐬
The brain-eating amoeba (Naegleria fowleri) lives in warm, fresh water and causes a rare, nearly always fatal brain infection called primary amebic meningoencephalitis (PAM).
Where It Is Found
• Natural Waters: Warm freshwater lakes, rivers, ponds, canals, and hot springs, especially during hot summer months with high water temperatures (up to 115°F) and low water levels.
• Recreational Areas: Poorly maintained swimming pools, splash pads, or surf parks with low or missing chlorine levels.
• Tap or Well Water: In rare instances, untreated or poorly treated public water systems, geothermal well systems, or household tap water can harbor the amoeba.
