"Legionella Lurking in the Shadows: NYC Cooling Towers Under Scrutiny. A shocking number of cooling towers across the Big Apple have been flagged by health inspectors for failing to meet strict guidelines on Legionella testing, leaving residents and workers vulnerable to the potentially deadly bacteria. Since last year, nearly 250 water cooling towers - over half of the city's total - have been dinged for issues related to Legionella testing, raising concerns about the city's ability to protect its citizens from this silent killer. As the summer heat sets in, authorities are under pressure to address these concerns and ensure that the city's cooling systems are safe for all."
Hundreds of cooling towers around the Big Apple were dinged by health inspectors over issues relating to Legionella testing since last year, The Post has learned. A water cooling tower that was found to have traces of legionella pneumophila bacteria in New York City. Nearly 250 water cooling towers – more than half of which...
