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California Residents Informed of Legionella Risks Associated with Hot Tubs

LA Testing offers Legionella testing services that can quickly identify the microbial pathogen to prevent illnesses.


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Garden Grove, CA, April 25, 2013

According to some reports, there are over 5 million residential hot tubs in the United States and many of these are located across California. Although hot tubs can provide relaxation and fun, if not properly maintained they can also present a health risk.

One health concern is due to Legionella bacteria. Legionella is naturally found in water, especially warm water. Hot tubs that are not cleaned and disinfected properly can become contaminated with the bacteria.  High water temperatures in environments such as hot tubs can make it difficult to maintain the disinfectant levels needed to kill organisms like Legionella.

Legionella is a type of bacteria that can cause a form of pneumonia known as Legionnaires’ disease. Each year, between 8,000 and 18,000 people in the United States are hospitalized with Legionnaires’ disease, a condition that can be fatal in some circumstances.

”Cooling towers, plumbing systems, and decorative pools or fountains can also be areas of concern due to Legionella,” reported Michael Chapman, Laboratory Manager of LA Testing’s Garden Grove facility, a leading microbial pathogen testing laboratory in the greater Los Angeles area. “People get Legionnaires’ disease when they breathe in a mist or vapor that has been contaminated with the bacteria. LA Testing offers both traditional culture methods for detecting Legionella as well as rapid PCR testing services that can provide results in just a few hours instead of days when identifying this pathogen.”

LA Testing has sponsored a video about Legionella and hot tubs that can be seen at:http://youtu.be/PDbBGKCi7Nc

To learn more about Legionella testing services or other microbial and indoor air quality (IAQ) issues, please visit www.LATesting.com, email info@LATesting.com or call (800) 755-1794. 

About LA Testing and EMSL Analytical, Inc.
LA Testing and EMSL Analytical are providers of environmental testing services and products to professionals and the general public. The companies have an extensive list of accreditations from leading organizations as well as state and federal regulating bodies. LA Testing has laboratories throughout California to service commercial clients and government agencies as well as the general public.




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