Southwest Suburban Health Department confirms a Legionnaires' disease case linked to Legionella bacteria in a West Allis senior living facility cooling tower; residents within a one-mile radius advised to self-monitor.

Southwest Suburban Health Department (SWSHD) confirms a case of Legionnaires' disease linked to Legionella bacteria in a cooling tower at a senior living facility in West Allis, Wisconsin. No additional cases identified, but residents within a one-mile radius advised to self-monitor for symptoms. Facility ordered to take measures, including using bottled water for drinking and discontinuing use of showers, faucets, and ice machines until corrective actions completed.

July 12, 2024
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