Legionnaires Disease’ Outbreak in New York City Recently, New York City officials confirmed multiple deaths and more than a hundred cases of Legionnaires’ disease in Central Harlem. The outbreak was traced back to contaminated cooling towers, where Legionella bacteria thrive in warm water. Public … [Read more...]
Biological Contaminants: Bacteria in Water
Bacteria in water can cause humans and animals to experience various symptoms such as nausea, diarrhea, vomiting, fatigue, headaches, and fever, and unfortunately, at times, ingestion can prove fatal. Many common types of bacteria may be present in tap or well water at any time. While … [Read more...]
