Your lake water might be clearer than ever—but is it really clean?
This week in our Pathogen Profiles series, we’re diving into Giardia lamblia, the parasite behind “beaver fever”—a microscopic threat that thrives in untreated surface water.
Whether you’re at the cottage, the cabin, or living off-grid, Giardia can enter your water through wildlife feces—and it won’t be stopped by chlorine alone.
We break down:
-What Giardia is (and how it makes you sick)
-Where it’s hiding in cottage country
-Why UV disinfection is the most reliable way to protect your whole home
🧠 This is essential reading for anyone using lake, river, or well water.
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