What is the Recommended Level for Legionella sp. Bacteria in Water?
The U.S. Environmental Protection Agency US EPA specifies a goal of zero microorganisms of Legionella sp. in potable water. (A MCLG or maximum contaminant level goal of zero). Legionella sp. bacteria can be removed from a water supply by heating methods including steam heating, ionization or possibly ozone treatment, UV light sterilization [which may not be reliable in all applications], use of strong disinfectant methods with chlorine, or copper-silver ionization treatment.
