| Title: |
Routine Monitoring for Legionella pneumophila in Drinking Water Distribution Systems. |
| Authors: |
Burlingame, Gary A. (AUTHOR) gburlingame@verizon.net; Bartrand, Timothy A. (AUTHOR); LeChevallier, Mark W. (AUTHOR); Clancy, Jennifer L. (AUTHOR) |
| Source: |
Journal: American Water Works Association. Apr2025, Vol. 117 Issue 3, p6-15. 10p. |
| Subject Terms: |
Legionella pneumophila; Water utilities; Water levels; Water distribution; Coliforms |
| Abstract: |
Key Takeaways: Legionella pneumophila presents a latent public health risk for public water systems; however, well‐run systems can maintain a baseline level in drinking water below a level of concern. Routine monitoring can establish a water utility's baseline Legionella pneumophila frequency of occurrence and concentration (MPN/100 mL). A routine monitoring program can follow the Revised Total Coliform Rule, which makes it reasonable for water utilities to implement. [ABSTRACT FROM AUTHOR] |
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