Numerous cooling towers in NYC have received Legionella testing violations since last year, prompting the plumbers union to seek new regulations.
Legionella Violations Found in NYC Cooling Towers Since last year, health inspectors have flagged hundreds of cooling towers across New York City for issues related to Legionella testing, according to recent findings. The violations affected nearly 250 towers, with over half located in Manhattan. The Department of Health reported that Legionella samples were often not […]
Measure for building owners to test for Legionella halted in NYC Council despite deadly outbreak in Harlem
New York City is considering a law that would require large building owners to routinely test their water systems, including cooling towers, for Legionella bacteria. This measure comes in light of a significant outbreak that led to seven fatalities and 114 illnesses in Harlem. Sponsored by Bronx Councillor Pierina Ana Sanchez, the proposed law would […]