Surveillance Reports for Drinking Water-associated Disease & Outbreaks
Data on waterborne disease outbreaks associated with drinking water are reported in the MMWR Weekly, with additional tables, figures, and appendices available on this website. The data on outbreaks reported from 1971–2008 were published in CDC summary reports or MMWR Surveillance Summaries. Data from outbreaks reported from 2009–2010 forward are published in MMWR Weekly Reports. Links to historical surveillance reports and appendices are also available on this website.
Most Recent Drinking Water-associated Outbreak Surveillance Data
- Benedict KM, Reses H, Vigar M, Roth DM, Roberts VA, Mattioli M, Cooley LA, Hilborn ED, Wade TJ, Fullerton KE, Yoder JS, Hill VR. Surveillance for waterborne disease outbreaks associated with drinking water — United States, 2013–2014. MMWR Morb Mortal Wkly Rep. 2017;66 (44):1216-21.
- Strength-of-Evidence Classification
- Deficiency Classification
- 2013-2014 Supplemental Tables
- 2013-2014 Supplemental Figures
- 2013-2014 Selected Outbreak Descriptions
Reports from 1971-2012
2011-2012
- Beer KD, Gargano JW, Roberts VA, Hill VR, Garrison LE, Kutty PK, Hilborn ED, Wade TJ, Fullerton KE, Yoder JS. Surveillance for waterborne disease outbreaks associated with drinking water — United States, 2011–2012. MMWR Morb Mortal Wkly Rep. 2015;64(31):842-848.
- Strength-of-Evidence Classification
- Deficiency Classification
- 2011-2012 Supplemental Tables
- 2011-2012 Supplemental Figures
- Selected Outbreak Descriptions
2009-2010
- CDC. Surveillance for waterborne disease outbreaks associated with drinking water and other nonrecreational water — United States, 2009–2010. MMWR Morb Mortal Wkly Rep. 2013;62(35):714-20.
- Strength-of-Evidence Classification
- Deficiency Classification
- Supplemental Data Tables
- Supplemental Figures
- Selected Outbreak Descriptions
2007-2008
- Surveillance for waterborne disease outbreaks associated with drinking water— United States, 2007–2008. (MMWR, 2011)
- Surveillance for Waterborne Disease and Outbreaks — United States, 2007—2008 Cdc-pdf[PDF – 80 pages]
2005-2006
- Surveillance for Waterborne Disease and Outbreaks Associated with Drinking Water and Water not Intended for Drinking — United States, 2005–2006 (MMWR, 2008)
- Surveillance for Waterborne Disease and Outbreaks — United States, 2005–2006Cdc-pdf
2003-2004
- Surveillance for Waterborne Disease and Outbreaks Associated with Drinking Water and Water not Intended for Drinking — United States, 2003–2004 (MMWR, 2006)
- Surveillance for Waterborne Disease and Outbreaks — United States, 2003–2004 Cdc-pdf[PDF – 68 pages]
2001-2002
1999-2000
- Surveillance for Waterborne-Disease Outbreaks — United States, 1999–2000 (MMWR, 2002)
- Surveillance for Waterborne-Disease Outbreaks — United States, 1999–2000 Cdc-pdf[PDF – 52 pages]
1997-1998
- Surveillance for Waterborne-Disease Outbreaks — United States, 1997–1998 (MMWR, 2000)
- Surveillance for Waterborne-Disease Outbreaks — United States, 1997–1998 Cdc-pdf[PDF – 44 pages]
1995-1996
- Surveillance for Waterborne-Disease Outbreaks — United States, 1995-1996 (MMWR, 1998)
- Surveillance for Waterborne-Disease Outbreaks — United States, 1995-1996 Cdc-pdf[PDF – 80 pages]
1993-1994
- Surveillance for Waterborne-Disease Outbreaks — United States, 1993-1994 (MMWR, 1996)
- Surveillance for Waterborne-Disease Outbreaks — United States, 1993-1994 Cdc-pdf[PDF – 40 pages]
1991-1992
1989-1990
1986-1988
- Waterborne Disease Outbreaks, 1986-1988 (MMWR, 1990)
- MMWR_WBDOSS_Summary_1986-1988.pdf Cdc-pdf[PDF – 14 pages]
1985
- Water-Related Disease Outbreaks, 1985 (MMWR, 1988)
- MMWR_WBDOSS_Summary_1985.pdf Cdc-pdf[PDF – 12 pages]
1984
1983
1982
1981
1980
1979
Water-related Diseases Surveillance Annual Summary 1979 Cdc-pdf[PDF – 25 pages]*
1978
Water-related Diseases Surveillance Annual Summary 1978 Cdc-pdf[PDF – 38 pages]*
1977
Foodborne and Waterborne Disease Outbreaks 1977 Cdc-pdf[PDF – 25 pages]*
1976
Foodborne and Waterborne Disease Outbreaks 1976 Cdc-pdf[PDF – 27 pages]*
1975
Foodborne and Waterborne Disease Outbreaks 1975 Cdc-pdf[PDF – 24 pages]*
1974
Foodborne and Waterborne Disease Outbreaks 1974 Cdc-pdf[PDF – 26 pages]*
1973
Foodborne and Waterborne Disease Outbreaks 1973 Cdc-pdf[PDF – 12 pages]*
1971-1972
Foodborne and Waterborne Disease Outbreaks 1971-1972 Cdc-pdf[PDF – 16 pages]*
* Some of the documents on this page, due to their historical nature, are not able to be provided in an accessible (508-compliant) format. Persons with disabilities experiencing problems accessing these documents should contact CDC-INFO at CDC-INFO@cdc.gov, 800-232-4636 or the TTY number at (888) 232-6348 and ask for a 508 Accommodation PR#9342. If emailing please type “508 Accommodation PR#9342” without quotes in the subject line of the email.