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Legionella Alert: Children's Village Water Tested
5 Mar
Summary
- Low levels of Legionella bacteria were found in two Children's Village buildings.
- Filters are being installed, and water systems will be flushed as a precaution.
- The detected strain is not the one that most commonly causes Legionnaires' disease.
Routine water testing has revealed low levels of Legionella bacteria in two buildings at Children's Village on the Oakland County campus. Building D, the boys' secure detention area, and the school building are being fitted with 0.2-micron filters. The water systems in both facilities will also undergo flushing.
Officials emphasize that the risk to residents, employees, and the public is low, as there are no known cases of Legionnaires' disease linked to these buildings. The specific strain detected is also noted as not being the most common one associated with the illness. Follow-up testing is scheduled post-remediation.
This situation is part of a broader campus-wide testing initiative. Other buildings, including the sheriff's administration building and courthouse tower, have had filters installed due to prior Legionnaires' disease cases. To date, over 500 filters have been installed across various county facilities, with significant investment in response efforts.
