S 2944
Requires registration, inspection, testing, cleaning, and disinfection of cooling towers to control outbreaks of Legionnaire's Disease.
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Bill overview
This bill requires property owners to register, inspect, test, clean, and disinfect cooling towers to help prevent outbreaks of Legionnaires’ Disease. Cooling towers can harbor Legionella bacteria, which can cause a serious respiratory illness. The bill establishes a registration process, regular inspection requirements, and protocols for cleaning and disinfection, with penalties for non-compliance. It also mandates annual reporting to track the effectiveness of these measures.
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