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The water receptacle in the Japanese macaque enclosure has a layer of grime lining its interior. The water receptacles in each of the baboon enclosures have a layer of scum and slime lining their interiors. Debris is present in these water receptacles as well. The crab eating macaque's water receptacle is full of leaves and debris. Water receptacles must be cleaned and sanitized as often as necessary to keep them free from contamination but at least every two weeks. These water receptacles have only been power sprayed and bleached. Detergent followed by bleach or a combination cleaning and disinfecting product must be used. Unclean water receptacles can affect water palatability and lead to decreased water consumption. This can have an adverse effect on the health of the animals in these enclosures. Contaminated water can also lead to other potential health issues for these animals such as bacterial or parasitic infection. Clean these water receptacles as often as needed to keep the water in the receptacles clean and sanitary.