Fact Sheet: Legionella

LEGIONELLA FACT SHEET

Brief Overview:
Contaminant: Legionella
Category: Microbiological
MCL:
Source: Surface waters, some water heaters, stagnant water
Effect: Legionnaire’s disease
Followup: Refer to water treatment specialist
Treatment: Avoid agitation of stagnant water

Details:
Source:
Surface waters, some water heaters, stagnant water

Effect:
Legionnaire’s disease

Followup:
Contact a water treatment specialist for treatment options

Treatment:
Refer to treatment specialist, avoid agitation of stagnant water