Legionnaires’ disease and Pontiac fever outbreaks occur when two or more people are exposed to Legionella in the same place and get sick at about the same time. People can get Legionnaires’ disease or Pontiac fever when they breathe in small droplets of water in the air that contain Legionella.
Since 1997 Ron Perrin Water Technologies, Inc. has been a leader in the inspection and cleaning of water storage tanks and towers. Our inspection methods cover all state-required inspection points. We also include a video produced by an underwater camera and lighting system that is able to see the interior floor of your facilities to determine sediment levels. We do all of this with no disruption in service and no water loss.
Outbreaks are commonly associated with buildings or structures that have complex water systems like hotels and resorts, long-term care facilities,
hospitals, and cruise ships. The most likely sources of infection include water used for showering, hot tubs, decorative fountains, and cooling towers (structures that contain water and a fan as part of a centralized air cooling system for a building or industrial processes).
Legionnaires’ disease and Pontiac fever outbreaks can be difficult to identify. Sometimes people travel to a common location, are exposed to Legionella, and then return home before becoming sick. State, territorial, and local health departments take the lead in investigating outbreaks. They also identify control measures to remove Legionella from the water identified as the source of infection. CDC is only involved in outbreak investigations when a health department requests additional assistance. State, territorial, and local health departments are the best source of information for a specific outbreak. Get the EPA Legionella Drinking water fact sheet here: FACT SHEET
The Centers for Disease Control and Prevention list
Legionella as one of the top 10 Causes of outbreaks in public water systems. The best way to ensure that Legionella
or other contaminants will not invade your tank sediment is to remove it. Clean your water storage tanks then maintain them by getting them on a cleaning schedule.
Keep your tanks clean and your water system safe.
For an inspection or cleaning quote contact:
Robert at perrinsales@gmail.com
or call 817-377-4899.
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