Legionnaires' Disease : Prevention
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water treatment
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Treating contaminated water delivery systems can prevent the spread of disease.
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Legionnaires' disease is a type of pneumonia caused by Legionella bacteria. The bacterial species responsible for Legionnaires' disease is L. pneumophila . Major symptoms include fever , chills, muscle aches, and a cough that is initially nonprodu...
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Dissolved solids in surface water come from the natural dissolution of rocks and minerals or from discharges from municipal or industrial sources. Dissolved solids are mainly composed of cations such as calcium, magnesium, sodium, and potassium; and the anions bicarbonate, carbonate, sulfate, and chloride.
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The goal of water treatment is to reduce or remove all contaminants that are present in the water. No water, irrespective of the original source, should be assumed to be completely free of contaminants.
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" Water reuse " is the use of wastewater or water reclaimed from one application, such as municipal wastewater treatment, for another application, such as landscape watering. It is important that the reused water comply with all federal, state, and local laws and regulations.
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