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NYC Disinfects 82 Cooling Towers After Fifth Legionnaires Death

7/22/2026

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NYC Health Department confirmed a fifth Legionnaires’ disease death and began cleaning 34 cooling towers in 33 buildings.
City officials are disinfecting 82 cooling towers in 80 buildings, including the Guggenheim Museum where Legionella was detected.
Health Commissioner Dr. Alister F. Martin said rapid action after the first two cases saved lives and announced hiring 23 water ecologists, raising staff to 35.

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NYC Health Department confirmed a fifth Legionnaires’ disease death and began cleaning 34 cooling towers in 33 buildings.
City officials are disinfecting 82 cooling towers in 80 buildings, including the Guggenheim Museum where Legionella was detected.
Health Commissioner Dr. Alister F. Martin said rapid action after the first two cases saved lives and announced hiring 23 water ecologists, raising staff to 35.