USA: Danger of legionella from biofilm-colonised drinking water systems
- Fabian Mainzer
- Mar 26, 2024
- 1 min read
Updated: Dec 11, 2024
In a recently published report by the US Centers for Disease Control and Prevention, drinking water-associated disease outbreaks in the USA between 2015 and 2020 were analysed. The data is based on outbreaks that were voluntarily reported by health authorities.
> During the study period, the number of Legionella-associated disease outbreaks increased.
> Drinking water contaminants, primarily biofilm-associated bacteria such as Legionella, cost the United States billions of dollars annually.
> The test results once again show the urgent need for regular monitoring and cleaning of drinking water systems.
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