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Below is some information we think is important to share with you on Legionnaires' disease.
In July our Legionella risk assessment partner, Environmental Safety Technologies, reported…“We have seen an increase in the prevalence of Legionella colonization throughout the United States. We are seeing a greater percentage of Legionella positive cultures and identifying more high risk sites than in our 20 year history.”
On August 28, 2012 MyHealthNewsDaily reported: "Outbreaks of Legionnaires' disease have been reported by health officials in two major cities this summer: Eight people have died and 107 have been confirmed infected in an outbreak that began in mid-July in Quebec, and eight infections, including two deaths, occurred among the guests at a hotel in Chicago. The Chicago outbreak was announced Monday.
In Quebec, where the average of those who have died is 79, the outbreak's source is believed to be water cooling towers. Towers are being inspected and disinfected with bromine, according to Canadian media reports."
In Chicago the article states..."health officials said. Details about the deaths have not been released. There is no ongoing health risk to hotel guests, according to the Chicago Department of Public Health, although more cases may yet be reported because symptoms of the disease can occur several weeks after exposure."
This is part of the article. The full article takes a look at what you need to know about Legionnaires' disease:
You can read the full article and download a power point with audio and additional information on Legionella from Dr. Miller and Environmental Safety Technologies here.
If you are a healthcare facility, industrial facility, commercial building, hotel or school ask yourself these questions:
1. Are your building water systems being treated to minimize Legionella colonization?
2. Are your water systems and/or cooling towers being tested for Legionella?
3. Are your building occupants, employees, and/or patients safe?
If you are unsure or answered NO to any of these questions we encourage you to assess your level of risk and plan for the future. Contact us today for a free consultation and risk assessment.
Bond Water Technologies - Info@bondwater.com - Call 301.721.2663
Click here If you want to learn more about the causes and some of the steps to minimize Legionella colonization. Here you can read the full article and download a power point with audio and additional information on Legionella from Dr. Miller and Environmental Safety Technologies.
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Bond Water Technologies offers comprehensive Legionella testing services and risk assessment with our partner Environmental Safety Technologies.
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