GIARDIA

A microorganism that is commonly found in untreated surface water and can be removed by filtration. It is resistant to disinfectants such as chlorine.Giardia are considered as tiny parasites that produce illnesses such as diarrhea (giardiasis). Giardia is existent on surfaces or within water, food, and soil that consists of polluted feces (poop) from sickly animals or humans.