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Managing Legionella pneumophila in Water Systems
Author(s) -
LeChevallier Mark W.
Publication year - 2020
Publication title -
journal ‐ american water works association
Language(s) - English
Resource type - Journals
SCImago Journal Rank - 0.466
H-Index - 74
eISSN - 1551-8833
pISSN - 0003-150X
DOI - 10.1002/awwa.1444
Subject(s) - legionella , legionella pneumophila , legionnaires' disease , safeguard , business , biology , bacteria , international trade , genetics
Key Takeaways Utilities might be in compliance with water treatment regulations, but is this enough to safeguard against pathogens such as Legionella? Keeping Legionella in check in a distribution system involves a systematic program of disinfection, hydraulic management, nutrient limitation, and temperature control. If a utility decides to monitor for Legionella, several options are available. Certain questions should be considered, and a plan should be in place in case Legionella is detected.