TT074 – Mitigating Legionella Risks in Water Systems: Lessons from a Microbiologist

Today, we welcome Katie Maegli of Water Quality Investigations to Tap Talk! WQI is a private water testing lab in southern Wisconsin, where Katie serves as the lab's microbiologist with specializations in buildings' water systems and Legionella management. This conversation dives deep into Legionella; from where the bacteria is commonly found, the regulatory guidelines that help reduce Legionella risk, the actions individuals can take to avoid legionella growth in their wells, health impacts from Pontiac fever and Legionnaires' disease, and the complexities of accurate testing of Legionella.  Visit drinkingwaterpodcast.org to learn more and find the full show notes for this episode.