In response to multiple Legionnaires’ disease outbreaks across New York, including a fatal cluster in Central Harlem, state lawmakers are taking decisive action to prevent future incidents associated with waterborne bacteria.

The recent Legionnaires’ outbreak in New York City, traced to cooling towers at Harlem Hospital, shows how even advanced facilities can become carriers of Legionella. 

New regulations in Spain now mandate every dental chair to be safeguarded against Legionella and other waterborne pathogens, highlighting the urgent need for compliance.