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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.

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