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1. Internal and external factors can lead to Legionella growth in building water systems 2. Legionella grows best in large, complex water systems that are not adequately maintained 3. Water containing Legionella is aerosolized through devices 4. People can get sick when they breathe in small droplets of...

A Closer Look at the Waterborne Bacterium Legionella is a type of bacterium found naturally in freshwater environments like lakes and streams. It becomes a health concern when it grows and spreads in human-made water systems such as hot tubs, cooling towers, hot water tanks, large...