Legionella Testing Services

Cinnaminson, New Jersey, July 30, 2024

Since the early 2000s, the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) warns that cases of Legionnaires' disease have been increasing. Legionnaires' disease is a type of pneumonia caused by a bacteria known as Legionella that can cause death due to complications from the illness in about 1 out of every 10 people that become infected.

Legionella becomes a health concern when it grows and spreads in human-made building water systems. This includes in people’s homes and condos since most infections are due to the inhalation of water droplets or mists that contain the bacteria. Common sources of aerosolized water droplets in residential properties include showers, hot tubs, faucets, misters, and decorative fountains.

The New Jersey Department of Health has even published a brochure about Legionnaires’ disease and household water. Some of the additional places where it can grow listed by the agency include water heaters, water filters, hoses, pipes, and respiratory equipment.

“As the number of annual cases of Legionnaires’ disease increase, there is a growing demand for Legionella testing services in not just commercial and institutional properties,” said Joe Frasca, Senior Vice President, Marketing at EMSL Analytical, Inc. “Proactively testing in the residential market is also on the rise and home inspectors are uniquely positioned to offer this service. EMSL has made taking a sample and getting the results a smooth and simple process with our easy-to-use Legionella Test Kit. This test can seamlessly be added to the list of services most home inspectors already offer.” 

To learn more about Legionella testing or to request a test kit, please visit www.LegionellaTesting.com, email info@EMSL.com, or call (800) 220-3675.

About EMSL Analytical, Inc.

EMSL Analytical is one of the leading testing laboratories with locations throughout the United States and Canada. EMSL is a nationally recognized and locally focused provider specializing in fast laboratory results for mold, bacteria, Legionella, USP <797>, pathogens, asbestos, lead, soot, char & ash from fires, VOCs, odors, radon, formaldehyde, indoor air quality, microbiology, environmental, industrial hygiene, radiological, food, beverage & consumer products and material testing services for the identification of unknown substances. EMSL services both professionals and the general public. EMSL maintains an extensive list of accreditations from leading organizations as well as state and federal regulating bodies including, but not limited to A2LA, AIHA LAP, LLC. (AIHA EMLAP, AIHA IHLAP, AIHA ELLAP), NVLAP, CDC ELITE, CPSC, CA ELAP, NY ELAP, TX DOH, NJDEP and multiple other state accrediting agencies. Please visit our website at www.EMSL.com for a complete listing of accreditations. In addition, EMSL carries a wide range of Sampling Equipment and Investigative Products for environmental professionals.