Water tower cleaning
Legionellosis
What is Legionellosis?
Legionellosis is a disease caused by a bacteria called Legionella. There are two forms of legionellosis: a mild form and a more severe form. The mild form of legionellosis is called Pontiac fever. It is characterized by symptoms that resemble those of the flu. It usually starts 1 to 2 days after exposure to the bacteria and usually takes 2 to 5 days to heal, without requiring treatment in most cases. The most serious form of legionellosis is called Legionnaires’ disease. It is characterized by a lung infection, pneumonia. It usually starts 2 to 10 days after exposure to the bacteria.
Legionellosis and water cooling towers
Although legionellosis can be found in different environments (e.g. water heaters, spas, fountains, water parks, etc.), water cooling towers appear to be the source of contamination most often involved during large-scale outbreaks. Improper maintenance of cooling systems can lead to serious health consequences and even death.
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