Compromised Effectiveness of Thermal Inactivation of <i>Legionella pneumophila</i> in Water Heater Sediments and Water, and Influence of the Presence of <i>Vermamoeba vermiformis</i>

Compromised Effectiveness of Thermal Inactivation of <i>Legionella pneumophila</i> in Water Heater Sediments and Water, and Influence of the Presence of <i>Vermamoeba vermiformis</i>

Intermittent reduction of temperature set-points and periodic shutdowns of water heaters have been proposed to reduce energy consumption in buildings. However, the consequences of such measures on the occurrence and proliferation of <i>Legionella pneumophila</i> (<i>Lp</i>) i...

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Main Authors: Margot Cazals, Emilie Bédard, Margot Doberva, Sébastien Faucher, Michèle Prévost
Format: Article
Language:English
Published: MDPI AG 2022-02-01
Series:Microorganisms
Subjects:
<i>Legionella pneumophila</i>
<i>Vermamoeba vermiformis</i>
hot water distribution system
water heater
thermal treatment
temperature
Online Access:https://www.mdpi.com/2076-2607/10/2/443

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