Legionella
What is Legionella?
Legionella is a bacteria found naturally in the environment, growing best in warm water sources such as hot tubs, cooling towers, hot water tanks, or large plumbing systems.
What are the Maximum Contaminant Levels (MCL) for Legionella?
The United States Environmental Protection Agency sets a Maximum Contaminant Level (MCL) for contaminants in public drinking water. The MCL is the maximum concentration that is allowed for public water supplies. The United States Environmental Protection Agency states the maximum contaminant level for Legionella allowed in drinking water is zero.
What are the potential health effects from long-term exposure above the MCL?
Inhalation of the Legionella bacteria (when aerosolized in an air conditioner, shower, etc.) can result in a type of pneumonia called Legionnaire's Disease.
What treatment methods have been proven to be effective for removal or inactivation?
Disinfection with ultraviolet light or ozone and/or filtration has been most effective for inactivating Legionella.
What solutions does RainDance Water Systems have to offer?
Check out our variety of disinfectant water treatment systems here:
What is Legionella?
Legionella is a bacteria found naturally in the environment, growing best in warm water sources such as hot tubs, cooling towers, hot water tanks, or large plumbing systems.
What are the Maximum Contaminant Levels (MCL) for Legionella?
The United States Environmental Protection Agency sets a Maximum Contaminant Level (MCL) for contaminants in public drinking water. The MCL is the maximum concentration that is allowed for public water supplies. The United States Environmental Protection Agency states the maximum contaminant level for Legionella allowed in drinking water is zero.
What are the potential health effects from long-term exposure above the MCL?
Inhalation of the Legionella bacteria (when aerosolized in an air conditioner, shower, etc.) can result in a type of pneumonia called Legionnaire's Disease.
What treatment methods have been proven to be effective for removal or inactivation?
Disinfection with ultraviolet light or ozone and/or filtration has been most effective for inactivating Legionella.
What solutions does RainDance Water Systems have to offer?
Check out our variety of disinfectant water treatment systems here:
Please note: The contaminant listed above is intended for research and informational purposes only. It is not intended to suggest that the listed contaminant is present in your water supply. Only testing by an accredited lab can identify the presence of contaminants in your water supply.