Floodwater can pose certain health risks, potentially exposing people to infectious diseases, chemical hazards and physical injuries.
Aside from the obvious drowning risk, floodwater may contain any number of hazards that are harmful to health, including:Household, medical and industrial hazardous wasteOther contaminants that can result in illnessObjects that could cause physical injuries, such as glass or metal fragmentsExposure to contaminated floodwater can lead to a variety of health problems, including wound infections, skin rash, gastrointestinal illness, tetanus and a bacterial blood infection known as leptospirosis.
The CDC says the best way to protect yourself from possible contaminants in floodwater is to stay out of it. But if you do come into contact with floodwater, the CDC recommends washing the exposed area with soap and clean water as soon as possible afterwards. If you do not have soap or water, use alcohol-based wipes or sanitizer.If you must enter floodwater, the CDC recommends wearing rubber boots, rubber gloves and goggles wherever possible.
Open wounds and rashes that are exposed to floodwater can become infected. If you want to reduce the chance of infection, cover them with a waterproof bandage, the CDC says. If a wound develops redness, swelling, or oozing, seek medical attention immediately.
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