🦠 What Is Legionnaires’ Disease?

Legionnaires’ disease is a rare illness that affects your lungs.
It’s caused by bacteria in water. You can get it by breathing in tiny water droplets that have the bacteria.

🤒 What Are the Symptoms?

It feels like the flu:

🌡️ High temperature
😷 Cough
💪 Muscle pain
🤕 Headache

Most people don’t get sick, and it can be treated with antibiotics.

🏠 Can It Happen at Home?

Yes, but it’s not common. It can happen if:

🚿 Water sits still in pipes or tanks
🛁 Showers or taps aren’t used often
🧼 Shower heads and taps aren’t cleaned

✅ How to Keep Your Water Safe

• 🧊 Keep cold water tanks covered
• 🚿 Flush out taps and showers that aren’t used often
• 🧽 Clean and disinfect shower heads and taps regularly
• 🏖️ After holidays, run your taps and showers to clear old water
• 🔧 Report any broken pipes or taps to us
• 🚫 Don’t install your own shower without asking us first

📞 If you’re worried about your drinking water, contact Veolia Water