Contaminated water with elevated levels of Legionella bacteria has been found in at least six federal government buildings open to the public, though the problem is likely more widespread, a new ...

An outbreak of Legionnaires' disease in New York City has led to several deaths and hundreds of infections. Here's what ...

Days after the state took over operational oversight of the Trenton Water Works, the state’s Department of Health announced the presence of Legionella bacteria in the water of half the homes ...

Allegheny General Hospital is taking precautions after the discovery of legionella bacteria -- the bacteria that can cause Legionnaires' disease -- in the water tank serving floors four through 12 ...

The assigned water treatment specialist conducts routine cleaning and disinfection procedures. During maintenance inspections, they conduct ongoing legionella testing in vulnerable areas, implement ...

Nalco Water, an Ecolab company, has introduced a molecular-based test for Legionella that provides results 14-times faster than current culture testin ...

Researchers investigate the transmission of the causative agent of legionellosis, Legionella pneumophila, through hot water plumbing systems in commercial and residential buildings.

Legionella bacteria could be lurking in some schools' water supplies Health officials are warning parents and students returning to in-person instruction that COVID-19 might not be the only health ...

Birmingham Schools has another health concern to worry about in addition to COVID-19. Legionella bacteria has been discovered in the district's water supply. In an email to families on Wednesday ...

Legionella could lurk in the water supplies of school buildings, and some measures to keep people in schools safe from coronavirus may even increase risks from deadly illnesses caused by the bacteria.