Legionella Water Testing Services
At Biosan Laboratories, we offer Legionella water testing services for facilities of all sizes, helping to safeguard building occupants and ensure compliance with industry standards and public health regulations. Our accredited laboratory uses proven culture-based methods to detect Legionella pneumophila—the bacterium that causes Legionnaires’ disease, a serious and sometimes fatal respiratory illness.
Why Legionella Testing Is Performed
Legionella bacteria are naturally present in water, but under the right conditions—such as warm, stagnant water—they can multiply and become a serious health hazard. When contaminated water is aerosolized (as in showers, cooling towers, or hot tubs), people can inhale it and become infected.
Testing is performed to:
- Protect Human Health: Legionnaires’ disease can lead to severe illness, hospitalization, or death, especially in older adults and individuals with compromised immune systems.
- Prevent Outbreaks: Legionella outbreaks can occur in large buildings, hospitals, nursing homes, hotels, and apartment complexes—often without warning.
- Support Risk Management Programs: Testing helps evaluate water system performance and validate control measures outlined in water safety or Legionella risk management plans.
- Ensure Regulatory Compliance: Facilities may be required to test under local or federal guidelines, or as part of CMS, ASHRAE 188, or OSHA recommendations.
Who Needs Legionella Testing
Our laboratory works with a wide range of clients across industries, including:
- Healthcare Facilities (hospitals, long-term care, rehabilitation centers)
- Nursing Homes and Assisted Living Facilities
- Hotels and Hospitality Properties
- Commercial and Residential Buildings
- Cooling Tower Operators
- Spas, Hot Tubs, and Fitness Centers
- Industrial and Institutional Facilities
CDC ELITE Certification: What It Means for You
Our laboratory participates in the CDC ELITE (Environmental Legionella Isolation Techniques Evaluation) program—an initiative designed to ensure laboratories are proficient in identifying Legionella from environmental water samples. ELITE-certified labs demonstrate:
- Consistent accuracy in Legionella isolation and identification
- Compliance with rigorous quality standards
- Commitment to best practices in public health microbiology
By choosing an ELITE-certified lab, you ensure that your Legionella testing results are credible, recognized, and defensible in audits, inspections, or public health reviews.
Get Peace of Mind with Professional Legionella Testing
Whether you operate a cooling tower, a hospital, or a senior living community, Legionella testing is a key part of your health and safety responsibilities. At Biosan Laboratories, our team is committed to providing expert guidance, accurate testing, and ongoing support.
Contact us today to schedule your testing or request a quote.