Exposure to legionella bacteria can lead to Legionnaires’ diseases, which can be fatal in extreme situations. That is exactly what has happened in a recent outbreak of the disease in south-east Poland, which has claimed the life of 25 people and effected hundreds more.
This recent devastation shows how deadly and destructive Legionella bacteria can be. Although Legionnaires deaths aren’t common, when precautions and safety measures aren’t in place or are inadequate, situations like this can arise.
The outbreak was blamed on the city of Rzeszow’ water supply, that offered favorable conditions for the bacteria to thrive. Legionella thrives in conditions where the water temperature is between 20-45 degrees Celsius and there is presence of nutrients such as rust and organic matter. This helps the bacteria grow and spread within water systems.
How To Avoid Legionella Growth
Understanding how Legionella grows is the first step in preventing its spread. Ensuring that you perform regular Legionella Risk Assessments will allow you to identify potential future causes of the bacteria and prevent an outbreak. If you haven’t previously had your water system tested, instructing a professional company such as Maxigiene to perform a thorough Legionella Test will identify whether or not your water system has the presence of Legionella. By putting all of these measures in place, we can minimize the risk of Legionella bacteria spreading and making the public sick from Legionnaires’ disease.
For more information on how to keep your property and businesses safe from Legionella, contact Maxigiene today!
