"Legionella Outbreak on the Upper East Side: Cooling Towers Contain Live Bacteria Health officials have announced that 34 cooling towers on the Upper East Side of Manhattan have tested positive for live Legionella bacteria, sparking concerns about a potential outbreak of Legionnaires' disease. The highly contagious and potentially deadly illness is typically spread through inhaling mist from contaminated water sources, such as cooling towers. As the summer heat intensifies, residents and visitors to the area are being urged to exercise caution, especially those with weakened immune systems or underlying health conditions. The discovery has prompted an investigation into the source of the contamination and a plan to disinfect the affected cooling towers to prevent further transmission."
34 cooling towers on Upper East Side tested positive for live Legionella bacteria, health officials say CBS News
