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What is Legionnaires’ disease and how to protect against Legionella bacteria during summer heatwave

As the weather heats up, so does the risk of Legionnaires’ disease 🚨 Legionnaires’ disease is a potentially fatal lung infection. It is caused by inhaling droplets of water contaminated with ...
Berkshire Eagle

City officials say chlorine levels in water supply — including near BMC — are enough to prevent spread of Legionella

PITTSFIELD — City officials have conducted extra testing of water lines around Berkshire Medical Center and found more than enough residual chlorine — the disinfectant used to kill the bacteria that ...
Orange County Register

Legionella discovered in water system at VA Loma Linda, testing ordered for pneumonia patients

The VA Loma Linda Healthcare System has ordered precautionary testing for all pneumonia patients following the recent discovery of Legionella bacteria at various locations within the Jerry L. Pettis ...
The Oakland Press

Legionella tests planned for Oakland County’s Children’s Village buildings

Oakland County will begin testing plumbing and water fountains in nine Children’s Village buildings for Legionella bacteria starting Tuesday, Feb. 28. It’s the latest tests for buildings on the county ...