Guidance for Legionella Control

Key points

  • CDC provides guidance on reducing the risk for Legionella growth and spread in water systems.
  • The first resource below provides general guidance for routine water quality monitoring.
  • The other resources address special circumstances after a period of reduced water use to ensure safe resumption of normal operations.
Collection of five icons representing volume, temperature, swabs, and other aspects of Legionella control

Guidance resources

Monitoring building water

This guidance relates to specific building water parameters (temperature and disinfectants) to reduce the risk for Legionella growth and spread.

Keep Reading: Monitoring Building Water

Displaying hot tubs at temporary events

This guidance addresses minimizing risk for Legionella exposure from hot tub displays at fairs, home and garden shows, and conventions.

Keep Reading: Minimizing Legionella Risk from Hot Tub Displays

Resuming cruise operations

This guidance addresses special considerations prior to and during the resumption of cruise operations after a no-sail period or reduced operation.

Keep Reading: Resuming Cruise Operations

Reopening buildings

This guidance addresses special considerations prior to and as buildings reopen after a prolonged shutdown or reduced operation.

Keep Reading: Reopening Buildings After Prolonged Shutdown or Reduced Operation

Resources

Toolkit: Controlling Legionella in common sources of exposure

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Content Source:
National Center for Immunization and Respiratory Diseases; National Center for Environmental Health