"Water Woes Hit Lower East Side Residents: Legionella Outbreak Forces Building to Shut Down Water Supply. Residents of a building in Alphabet City are facing a frustrating and potentially hazardous situation after a Legionella outbreak was detected in the building's water supply. The bacteria, which can cause Legionnaires' disease, has forced the building's management to shut off the water supply, leaving residents unable to drink, cook, or even shower. As authorities work to contain the outbreak and ensure the water supply is safe, residents are left to navigate the challenges of daily life without access to basic necessities."


Legionnaires on Lower East Side Residents at Alphabet City building unable to drink water shower due to Legionella  ABC7 New York