Cooling towers are no longer considered the unique source for possible Legionella outbreaks and proper intervention must be taken. Numerous Legionella outbreaks and deaths have been related to the domestic hot water and potable water system. This is especially true for older facilities with elaborate domestic hot water systems. By becoming pro-active in your water treatment program and installing a AquaLyse® copper silver ionisation system, you will minimize the possible health issues surrounding most building water systems around the world.

Many people ask: "How does a person contract Legionella in a building with no shower? How is this possible?" Studies have shown that the most probable answer is "water choking". What is water choking? When a person splashes water on their face, they sometimes inhale small water droplets. Infection occurs when water droplets, infected with Legionella, make their way into the unsuspecting persons respiratory track. This can happen in a variety of key locations that include distal shower stalls, washroom lavatories, kitchen sinks, and even public potable water fountains with no temperature control or filtration mechanisms.