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12 Oct ’12
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KVR said
now they are saying it might be the cause of the legionnaires outbreak
I am no health expert, but legionnaires is serious stuff... I am hearing rumors of a class-action lawsuit now.
6 Oct ’15
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Legionnaires, can be very serious...especially if you have other medical issues or don't catch it as early as possible...we have had a couple of case here over the years...tough on elderly that are not in the best of shape. We used to test the hospital system every two days then every week for a 5 year period for a issue we had. It is pretty much present in many water systems at all times...the level really matters...but I bet most of us have been exposed to it at some point in our lives.
15 Feb ’12
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I thought Legionnaires came mostly from water cooling towers in buildings
6 Oct ’15
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Correct...but can easily be in drinking water.
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K15 Feb ’12
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Huh, learn something new everyday.
15 Feb ’12
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what the hell?
As the water crisis in Flint deepens, it is becoming apparent that the effects of the lead-infested water are not just a health hazard, but the situation has the potential of ruining many more lives outside of the poison issue. There is no denying that the water in Flint is undrinkable and that it is contaminated with lead and other substances, and it is clear that the government of Flint is responsible for the problem.
However, the city’s government continues to charge people for the poison water and then threatening to foreclose their home or take their children if they refuse to pay. Michigan law states that parents are neglectful if they do not have running water in their home, and if they chose not to pay for water they can’t drink anyway, then they could be guilty of child endangerment. Activists in Flint say that some residents have already received similar threats from the government if they refuse to pay their bills.
6 Oct ’15
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Late in posting this link...legionella can show up anywhere...just how much risk depends on a number of things...every where we go there is risk...kind of concerning though.
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