CBS News : reported that Legionnaires' bacteria found at New York police precinct

NEW YORK -- Officials say traces of Legionnaires' disease have been found in a New York City police precinct where an officer was hospitalized with symptoms of the disease. One police officer told CBS New York that he and his colleagues are on edge, wondering how long the bacteria has possibly been in their workplace. Legionnaires' disease is a form of pneumonia that's spread by inhaling mist from water tanks, cooling towers, hot tubs and whirlpool spas contaminated with the Legionella bacteria. The health department says they were informed that preliminary results of some tests conducted by an independent contractor at the precinct in Harlem showed traces of the bacteria. The New York Times reports health officials began investigating the water at the precinct Friday night after they were notified that an officer had been diagnosed with the disease.

2 St. Pete beaches remain closed after high levels of fecal bacteria found in water

ST. PETERSBURG, Fla. (WFLA) — Two St. Petersburg beaches remain closed because of high levels of fecal bacteria, as we head into the weekend. On Friday, the City of St. Petersburg announced it had reopened Northshore Beach, which was one of 3 beaches that were closed after high levels of fecal bacteria were found in the water. Recent samplings of the waterways detected levels of 71 or greater Enterococci bacteria per 100 milliliters of marine water, prompting health officials to close the beaches. RELATED: Health advisory issued for Fort De Soto's North BeachThe two beaches that remained closed as of Friday afternoon are Maximo Beach and Lassing Park. They are advising visitors to not swim until they can determine whether the water is safe.

3 St. Petersburg, Florida beaches closed after high levels of fecal bacteria found in water

ST. PETERSBURG, FL (WFLA) – The City of St. Petersburg has closed three beaches after high levels of fecal bacteria were found in the water. They are advising visitors to not swim until they can determine whether the water is safe. Recent samplings of the three local waterways detected levels of 71 or greater Enterococci bacteria per 100 milliliters of marine water at the following beaches:Northshore BeachMaximo BeachLassing ParkCity officials believe runoff from recent rains has affected the water. The city claims Public Works officials are sampling waterways more often in an effort "to better inform and educate residents about their valuable."To find out more information about the testing an the potential dangers of poor water quality, check out http://www.stpete.org/water/waterquality.php


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