Legionnaires Disease Warning Regarding Household Showers

An article regarding a warning about legionnaires disease being found in household showers, especially those which are rarely used.

Also an article regarding a Canadian woman allegdely contracting the disease from a holiday accommodation unit in Hawaii.

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This could be a little fear mongering?

Irrespective of this, the Queensland Government provides some good information on legionnaires disease risks around the home and recommends some management controls…

https://www.qld.gov.au/health/conditions/all/prevention/legionnaires-prevention

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It appears that there has been an issue in Adelaide for quite some time. It is noted towards the end of this article.

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