Hygiena 2026, 71(1):31-34 | DOI: 10.21101/hygiena.a1909

Measures and water quality monitoring in artificial swimming pools in relation to the occurrence of amoebae

Darko Babjak, Lucia Chomová, Marian Umrian, Emília Pavleová
Úrad verejného zdravotníctva Slovenskej republiky, Bratislava, Slovenská republika

A case of primary amoebic meningoencephalitis reported in Slovakia in June 2025, caused by Naegleria fowleri, prompted the implementation of preventive inspections targeting swimming pool water at the most frequently used artificial bathing facilities. These inspections conducted by the Public Health Authority of the Slovak Republic and the Regional Public Health Authorities, focused on assessing biological water quality, with particular emphasis on the occurrence of amoebae in different types of swimming pools. In addition, relevant physicochemical parameters were measured at the sampling sites in accordance with the requirements set out in Decree of the Ministry of Health of the Slovak Republic No. 308/2012 Coll. In cooperation with the Slovak Association of Aquaparks, Bathing Sites and Swimming Pools, a set of recommendations was developed for facility operators, outlining preventive measures as well as procedures to be followed in the event of amoebae detection.

Keywords: monitoring, artificial bathing facilities, amoebae, infectious diseases – prevention

Received: February 2026; Accepted: March 2026; Published: April 2026  Show citation

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Babjak D, Chomová L, Umrian M, Pavleová E. Measures and water quality monitoring in artificial swimming pools in relation to the occurrence of amoebae. Hygiena. 2026;71(1):31-34. doi: 10.21101/hygiena.a1909.
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