Legionnaires disease linked to limescale buildup
Recent research has linked legionnaires disease to limescale deposits. The CDC estimates between 8,000 and 18,000 cases of Legionnaires’ disease occur in the US every year, with more than 10% of the cases becoming fatal. The vast majority of cases of legionellosis are the result of exposure to legionella through a water system. Any place moisture can build up may cause bacteria, such as legionella, to grow. The bacteria can grow in hot tubs, air conditioning systems, hot water tanks and plumbing systems. Limescale deposits in the water system allow bacteria to grow and potentially infect those using or exposed to the system. Read more…
