Routine Testing for Legionella - CDC Toolkit Guidance

The latest version of the CDC's Toolkit for Controlling Legionella in Common Sources of Exposure (Legionella Control Toolkit), Jan. 13, 2021, includes a section titled "Rountine Testing for Legionella". 

The document states that testing objectives may include: 

• Establishing a baseline measurement for performance indicators
• Validating a Water Management Plan
• Evaluating ppotential growth and transmission sources
• Confirming success or failure of remedial treaatment
• Investigating potential sources of environmental exposure for ersons with disease.

Sections of the document include:

• Sample Collection
• Test Methods and Laboratory Considerations
• Rest Results for Water Management Plan Perfornace
• Suggested Response Activities
• Resources

Please see the CDC website at: Toolkit for Control of Legionella in Common Sources of Exposure | CDC