What Is Legionnaires Disease?
9. Legionnaires Disease Prevention
The most important preventative measure is proper water management. Legionnaires disease spreads through water systems in large buildings and spaces that are potentially frequented by numerous individuals. This tends to cause outbreaks of the disease, where multiple people contract it at a single location.
Cooling systems, fountains, hot tubs and swimming pools all require regular attention to reduce the likelihood that L. pneumophila proliferates and spreads. Keeping these systems clean is critical. For hot tubs and swimming pools, it is important to maintain the appropriate level of chemicals to prevent bacteria growth. This is particularly important with hot tubs, as the bacteria prefer warm environments.
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