Protect Your Facility from Legionnaires' Disease

Facilities managers need to understand the risks and possible impact that Legionnaires’ disease can have on occupants and visitors within their organizations.

Legionnaires' disease is a form of atypical pneumonia caused by exposure to Legionella bacteria. The bacteria can be found naturally in freshwater environments, like lakes and streams. However, it can become a health concern when it grows and spreads in building water systems.

When facilities greatly reduce occupancy or are not using areas of the facilities that contain faucets, toilets, showers, or drinking fountains on a regular basis, Legionella can begin to grow in the plumbing systems.

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Occupants who are exposed to Legionella can develop symptoms that include cough, shortness of breath, high fever, muscle pains, headaches, nausea, vomiting, and diarrhea. It is potentially deadly.