Legionnaire’s Disease (Legionellosis) and Evaporative Cooling System Maintenance Recommendations What is Legionnaire’s Disease It is a bacterial infection that is characterized by pneumonia. According to the Center for Disease Control (CDC), legionnaire’s disease is caused by bacteria known as Legionella pneumophila. There are at least 43 species of legionella however, it is the Legionella pneumophila [...]
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What is Legionella? Legionella bacteria are found at the air-water interface in surface water, in ground water and in aerated biofilms. Very low numbers of Legionella enter buildings and mechanical equipment in the water supply. Legionella subsequently may multiply to high numbers in cooling towers; evaporate condensers, air washers, humidifiers, hot water heaters, spas, fountains, [...]
