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New cooling towers face disinfection orders as Legionella cases hit 59

Jul 14, 2026
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City officials warn that more buildings could be ordered to disinfect as they wait on additional cooling tower test results during an ongoing outbreak. Local leaders are heavily criticizing the health department for withholding the outbreak's epicenter address and waiting on these test results instead of ordering a widespread disinfection ahead of an incoming heat wave.
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