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If Legionella is found in a commercial building's water system, it is important to take steps to remediate the problem. Learn about some of the methods that can be used for Legionella remediation.

To prevent the spread of Legionnaires' disease, it is important to test water systems for Legionella on a regular basis. The standard procedures for Legionella water testing vary depending on the type of water system, but some common steps include:

Legionella testing is performed to detect the presence of the bacteria in water. There are a number of different methods that can be used for Legionella testing. Learn about them in our article.

Cooling towers are a particular risk for Legionella growth because they contain warm water that is constantly evaporating. This creates a mist that can contain Legionella bacteria. If people breathe in this mist, they can become infected with Legionnaires' disease.

Legionella is a bacteria that can cause a serious lung infection called Legionnaires' disease. It is found in warm water, such as in hot water tanks, cooling towers, and spas. Legionella can grow and multiply in these environments, especially if the water is not properly treated.

Legionella is a bacteria that can cause a serious lung infection called Legionnaires' disease. It is found naturally in water, but can grow and spread in warm, stagnant water systems. Businesses and organizations that have water systems, such as hotels, hospitals, and office buildings, are at risk of Legionella contamination.