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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Four Common Mistakes People Make When Choosing A Legionella Risk Mitigation Program
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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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