Many different species of bacteria called Legionella are found in the environment. One such bacteria, called Legionella pneumophila, causes Legionnaires’ disease in humans. Legionnaires’ disease is a lung infection that needs antibiotics to treat and can necessitate a stay in the hospital. It can cause severe pneumonia […]
Read more →News stories about contaminated water over recent years have brought the issue of childhood lead poisoning to the forefront. While the situation in Flint Michigan resulted when the main water supply became contaminated, lead pipes continue to be the most significant threat to children across the nation. […]
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