Outbreak investigated.

The New York State Office of Parks, Recreation and Historic Preservation stated that it does not comment on pending litigation. But state officials said they are working on preventive measures. "Our investigation is ongoing and our regulations are being developed, and we should move forward

The lawsuit comes on the heels of another crypto outbreak investigation at the Powell Crosley YMCA in Hamilton County, Ohio, which occurred this summer. Up to 755 probable and confirmed patient cases have been identified, according to the Hamilton County General Health District in Cincinnati. Many of the cases have been linked to homes and day-care centers.

Cryptosporidium causes vomiting, diarrhea, fever, weight loss and other symptoms. It can be spread by fecal matter introduced into a recreational water setting, and takes nearly a week to be destroyed by chlorine.