Legionella is bacteria commonly found naturally in freshwater, such as lakes, rivers, ponds, and streams, generally at levels too low to cause disease in people. However, certain conditions that may be present in buildings and homes promote the growth of the bacteria. When water is contaminated with larger quantities of Legionella, it gets released into the air in the form of droplets or mist, the primary route of transmission. The key to preventing outbreaks of Legionnaires’ disease is to control Legionella bacterial growth in water systems through preventive maintenance.
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Why You Should Choose Pure Water Compliance Water Testing Company!
A recent study estimated that as many as 70,000 Americans are infected with Legionnaires’ disease each year. According to the report, no other reported waterborne disease infects and kills more people in the U.S. than Legionnaires’ disease. These statistics make a compelling case for residential buildings - big or small - to test their water to ensure it’s not infected with Legionella bacteria. This responsibility is eventually passed on to water testing companies that carry out scientifically accurate water testing.
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Research suggests that anywhere from eight to eighteen thousand people in Canada need hospital care every year due to Legionnaires’ disease. Most people infected by the Legionella bacteria will suffer from pneumonia because the bacteria grows and thrives in the lungs. Since the Legionella bacteria is commonly found naturally in freshwater, many people contract the bacteria by inhaling the bacteria in contaminated building water supplies, cooling towers, pools, hot tubs, and fountains. The exposure takes place when people breathe in evaporated water or mist containing the bacteria.
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How This New Water Quality Trend Could Affect You
Due to COVID-19, many individuals, companies, and governments have become more aware of air and water contamination issues. Therefore, there has been a significant upswing in Legionella testing since the pandemic began.
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