Europe -How Common is Legionnaires’ Disease in Europe?

Legionella Control

In this article the water safety experts at Legionella Control International ask the question… how common is Legionnaires’ disease in Europe, and what can be done to prevent it? It examines data from the ECDC (European Centre for Disease Prevention and Control) including records of how many people catch Legionnaires’ disease in Europe, and typical mortality rates. It then looks at what key steps can be taken to control the spread of the disease, including legionella risk assessment and the development and implementation of a Water Safety Plan or WSP.

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