Guidance

Legionella species: sampling of households

Guidance for detecting Legionella species water systerns of single houses and residential blocks.

• From: Public Health England
• Published: 1 July 2002

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Sampling of households for Legionella species

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This guidance is for those investigating cases of Legionnaires’ disease in the water systerns of single houses and residential blocks.

Individuals carrying out sampling should be trained in risk assessment and control of legionella.

Published 1 July 2002