Legionnaires’ disease has been around for almost 40 years. It is a water-based organism that causes infection when inhaled in an aerosol form. It thrives in stagnant water that is found in many places including water cooling towers, piping systems and sink basins.
Legionnaires' disease can be minimized or reduced by cleaning and maintenance of systems wherein the bacteria causing the disease may reside. The article I've linked below goes into more detail on this disease and steps that can be taken to reduce its appearance.
Legionnaires
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