Waterborne Illness

Several different disease-causing agents can be spread by water, though it is important to note that waterborne pathogens can also be acquired by consuming contaminated food items. Causes and symptoms of each waterborne disease will be specific to the pathogen; check the links below to get more information.  

• Recreational Water Illnesses
• Safe Water During a Boil Advisory or Emergency
• Waterborne Diseases Infographic

Mailing Address:
Oklahoma State Department of Health 
Infectious Disease Prevention and Response 
123 Robert S. Kerr Ave, Ste. 1702 
Oklahoma City, OK 73102-6406

Physical Address:
Oklahoma State Department of Health 
Infectious Disease Prevention and Response 
123 Robert S. Kerr Ave 
Oklahoma City, OK

Phone: (405) 426-8710 
Fax: (405) 900-7591
Email: adservice@health.ok.gov