Construction, renovation and maintenance of building water systems in complex facilities is inevitable, and each event may pose an infection risk from waterborne pathogens, particularly in healthcare or long-term care settings.
Outbreaks of Legionnaires’ disease following construction have been well documented in the peer-reviewed literature, news and anecdotally. Proactive planning and consideration for legionella and other waterborne pathogens can manage the growth and spread of these organisms during facility occupancy and beyond.