Importance of Legionella Risk Assessment
Importance of Legionella Risk Assessment Environment,Health Legionella is a type of bacteria associated with a serious health disorder called Legionnaires’ disease. The bacterium is commonly present in water. It is most active when the temperature of the water is between 20 and 45-degree Celsius and there is sufficient nutrient to support growth and multiplication. Legionella risk assessment is a prerequisite for reducing the threat of Legionnaires’ disease following use of water in homes and workplaces. You may contract the fatal bacterial infection by inhaling steam or droplets of water containing legionella bacteria in aquatic facilities, hot water baths, hydrotherapy systems, hot and cold water systems, wet air-conditioning units and atomizers. Dangers of legionella infection Legionella bacterium causes pneumonia-like illnesses called legionellosis. Lochgoilhead and Pontiac fevers are less serious forms of legionellosis. Severe legionella infection causes Legionnaires’ ...