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No Legionella Detected in Oakland Sheriff's Office Water
23 Jan
Summary
- Oakland County sheriff's administration building reports no Legionella bacteria.
- This is the first clean water test since Legionella testing began in November.
- Remediation efforts at the building included hyperchlorination and new filters.
The Oakland County sheriff's administration building has reported no Legionella bacteria in its latest water samples, marking a significant improvement since testing commenced in late November. This is the first time since the onset of testing that the bacteria, which can cause Legionnaires' disease, has not been detected.
Remediation efforts, including the installation of 0.2-micron filters on all fixtures and hyperchlorination of water systems, have been implemented in the sheriff's building and the courthouse. These measures are part of a broader investigation that began after a custodial employee was hospitalized with Legionnaires' disease in November.
County Executive Dave Coulter stated that these results are "very encouraging" and demonstrate the effectiveness of the remediation steps taken. Rigorous testing and preventive practices are set to continue across county facilities to ensure the health and safety of employees and the public. The county has spent over $100,000 on its Legionella response.
While the sheriff's building has shown clear results, test results from the nearby courthouse are still pending. Testing for Legionella bacteria is ongoing across various county buildings and is expected to continue through May.
