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I visited DARKNESS while at the St. Louis haunt show and all I can say is wow.
I did notice the use of water within the attraction, which I am interested in too, just wondering if the water is treated in any manner to prevent stagnation, bacterial growth or other unwanted problems. Not over-thinking it, but I know standing water can be a health problem (i.e. Legionnaire's disease) so just wondering if anything is done to the water such as an addition of a minor amount of chlorine. Anyone thinking this far into things?
Usually, this bacteria seems to grown in warmer water, but sometimes in air-conditioning ducts in larger buildings. Here are some Legionnaire's disease details from the CDC:
"Legionnaires' disease can be very serious and can cause death in up to 5% to 30% of cases. Most cases can be treated successfully with antibiotics [drugs that kill bacteria in the body], and healthy people usually recover from infection.
The Legionella bacteria are found naturally in the environment, usually in water. The bacteria grow best in warm water, like the kind found in hot tubs, cooling towers, hot water tanks, large plumbing systems, or parts of the air-conditioning systems of large buildings. They do not seem to grow in car or window air-conditioners."
I know water in haunts is probably never heated, and in many parts of the country, probably is quite chilly due to the fall weather, but I'd love to hear everyone's thoughts.
I did notice the use of water within the attraction, which I am interested in too, just wondering if the water is treated in any manner to prevent stagnation, bacterial growth or other unwanted problems. Not over-thinking it, but I know standing water can be a health problem (i.e. Legionnaire's disease) so just wondering if anything is done to the water such as an addition of a minor amount of chlorine. Anyone thinking this far into things?
Usually, this bacteria seems to grown in warmer water, but sometimes in air-conditioning ducts in larger buildings. Here are some Legionnaire's disease details from the CDC:
"Legionnaires' disease can be very serious and can cause death in up to 5% to 30% of cases. Most cases can be treated successfully with antibiotics [drugs that kill bacteria in the body], and healthy people usually recover from infection.
The Legionella bacteria are found naturally in the environment, usually in water. The bacteria grow best in warm water, like the kind found in hot tubs, cooling towers, hot water tanks, large plumbing systems, or parts of the air-conditioning systems of large buildings. They do not seem to grow in car or window air-conditioners."
I know water in haunts is probably never heated, and in many parts of the country, probably is quite chilly due to the fall weather, but I'd love to hear everyone's thoughts.
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