As reported today on WABC:

  • The bacteria that causes Legionnaires' disease has been found in the water system of a South Bronx apartment building.

  • So far, one of the buildings of the Melrose Houses has tested positive for Legionella pneumophilia bacteria. Two other buildings have tested negative, and test results are outstanding on five other buildings in the complex.

  • Residents got flyers Wednesday evening notifying them of this new case of legionella bacteria.

Read more from ABC7 New York WABC: http://abc7ny.com/health/legionnaires-found-in-water-distribution-system-of-south-bronx-apartment-building/967579/

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