What can I do to prevent Legionella contamination at camping grounds and in hotels?
There is a risk when using camping ground showers, but in reality this risk is quite limited. The sanitation is usually used when the temperature is still quite low, so the water inside the pipes will not yet reach 25 degrees Celsius. When in doubt it is advised to run the water for a few minutes in order to flush the pipes. Larger camping grounds might open up a sanitation building that had been closed up until the high season. In this case it is wise to be vigilant as the water temperature might have exceeded 25 degrees Celsius. At camping grounds in France, a temperature of at least 60 degrees Celsius is mandatory for boilers. Water taps with (near-)surface pipes may also pose a risk. The outside temperature could heat up the water to anywhere between 25 and 55 degrees Celsius. The risk increases when an installation is rarely used. In this case it is better to get your water as close to the mains as possible. Some campers are used to placing their own shower on their campsite, for
