Outbreak Investigation Tools and Resources

Drinking Water Outbreak Investigation Tools

• Outbreak investigation toolkit
• Drinking water advisory communication toolbox
• Technical information concerning laboratory diagnostics
• Drinking water health communication and education resources for the general public
• Information on maintaining individual wells
• Guidance for effectively disinfecting water when camping, hiking, or traveling

For general information about drinking water and public health, visit the Drinking Water website.

Recreational Water Outbreak Investigation Tools

• Recreational Water Illness Outbreak Response Toolkit

Resources for Pool Chemical-associated Health Events

• To report chemical spills, call the National Response Center (NRC) at 800-424-8802 or report online at www.nrc.uscg.mil/
• For medical advice during a chemical emergency, call the Poison Center at 800-222-1222
• For public health assistance during a chemical emergency, call the CDC Emergency Operations Center at 770-488-7100

For general information about pool chemical-associated health events, visit CDC’s Recommendations for Preventing Pool Chemical-associated Injuries webpage.