*Breathing* legionella aerosols (which can be formed while showering if the water has legionella in it) can get you a nasty pneumonia called [Legionnaires’_disease](https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Legionnaires%27_disease).
It’s actually pretty safe to drink. But if droplets enter the lung it can lead to an infection.
If i remember correctly legionella are especially dangerous if you inhale them. So you should be carefully while showering. Maybe try to shower cold so you avoid getting steam that you inhale.
I’m not 100 Percent sure on this so maybe someone else can confirm or you should google yourself about showering with legionella.
No its not and you should call your Tapwater provider with any questions. There has to be a closer inspection and any users have to be notified immediately.
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The treshold on legoniella in your tap water is exceeded.
It’s not and now they recommend that someone come to your house and have a look around.
*Drinking* [legionella](https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Legionella) is generally considered unproblematic.
*Breathing* legionella aerosols (which can be formed while showering if the water has legionella in it) can get you a nasty pneumonia called [Legionnaires’_disease](https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Legionnaires%27_disease).
It’s actually pretty safe to drink. But if droplets enter the lung it can lead to an infection.
You can find some advice e.g. https://www.stevenage.gov.uk/housing/council-housing/safety-in-your-council-home/legionella-prevention-important-advice-for-tenants
If i remember correctly legionella are especially dangerous if you inhale them. So you should be carefully while showering. Maybe try to shower cold so you avoid getting steam that you inhale.
I’m not 100 Percent sure on this so maybe someone else can confirm or you should google yourself about showering with legionella.
No its not and you should call your Tapwater provider with any questions. There has to be a closer inspection and any users have to be notified immediately.
Eew. How could that happen?