--- title: Keeping Pace® with Analytical Services | Legionella description: Legionella | Pace® Analytical Services provides views, opinions and insight related to the environmental testing industry. --- [![Pace logo](https://blog.pacelabs.com/hs-fs/hubfs/corporate-pace-logo%201-black-blueswoosh.png?width=600&height=410&name=corporate-pace-logo%201-black-blueswoosh.png "Pace logo")](https://www.pacelabs.com/environmental-sciences/) Open main menu Close main menu - [Keeping Pace® with Analytical Services](https://blog.pacelabs.com/keeping-pace-with-analytical-services) # Keeping Pace® with Analytical Services Select Category Air Air Canisters Air Monitoring Air Quality Testing Air Testing Ambient Air Asbestos ASTM D8421 Biosolids Building Sciences California CERCLA Chain of Custody Compliance Compliance Stack Monitoring Consumer Products Continuous Emissions Monitoring Systems (CEMS) Crystalline Silica Crystalline Silica Testing data centers Dioxin Draft Method 1633 Drinking Water ELG ELGs Enverify EPA EPA 8327 EPA Method TO-15 EPA TO-15A ESAs Food Safety FST Furan Hazardous Waste Testing healthcare HON Rule HON Rule Compliance hospitality Hospitality Industry ICR Landfills LCR Lead Lead & Copper Legionella Legionella Testing Low Volume Solvent Technology manufacturing MCLs Media Kits Method 1621 Method 1633 Method 8327 Mineral Analysis Mining Silica Mold and Fungi NPDES NPDWR Pace® Analytical Services Perchlorate Personnel Competency PFAS PFAS Predictions PFAS Test Methods PFAS Testing PFAS Treatability Studies PFOA PFOS POPs Respirable Crystalline Silica Testing Schools SDWA Solid Waste Testing Source Testing ST108 Stack Testing State Legislation State PFAS Legislation Stormwater Superfund surface sampling Sustainability Sustainable Laboratory Practices TCLP Test Methods Toxicity Characteristic Leaching Procedure TRI UCMR 5 USP USP 797 USP 797 BUD USP 797 Chart BUD Vapor Intrusion VOCs Volatile Organic Compounds Wastewater Water Management Plan Waterborne Pathogens Webinar X-Ray Diffraction (XRD) ### Subscribe to our blog here: Posts about: ## Legionella ![](https://blog.pacelabs.com/hubfs/blog%20header%20(25).png) [Legionella](https://blog.pacelabs.com/keeping-pace-with-analytical-services/tag/legionella) ### [Averting Tragedy: Testing Cooling Towers for Legionella](https://blog.pacelabs.com/keeping-pace-with-analytical-services/averting-tragedy-testing-cooling-towers-for-legionella) Sep 30, 2025 10:00:02 AM **It Can Happen to Anyone**  ![Dr. Abraham Cullom](https://blog.pacelabs.com/hs-fs/hubfs/Abe%20Cullom%20square.jpg?width=45&name=Abe%20Cullom%20square.jpg) [Dr. Abraham Cullom](https://blog.pacelabs.com/keeping-pace-with-analytical-services/author/dr-abraham-cullom) [Read More](https://blog.pacelabs.com/keeping-pace-with-analytical-services/averting-tragedy-testing-cooling-towers-for-legionella) ![](https://blog.pacelabs.com/hubfs/blog%20header%20(16).png) [Drinking Water,](https://blog.pacelabs.com/keeping-pace-with-analytical-services/tag/drinking-water) [Legionella,](https://blog.pacelabs.com/keeping-pace-with-analytical-services/tag/legionella) [Asbestos,](https://blog.pacelabs.com/keeping-pace-with-analytical-services/tag/asbestos) [Schools,](https://blog.pacelabs.com/keeping-pace-with-analytical-services/tag/schools) [Lead](https://blog.pacelabs.com/keeping-pace-with-analytical-services/tag/lead) ### [School Safety 101: Identifying the Hidden Threats of Legionella, Asbestos, and Lead](https://blog.pacelabs.com/keeping-pace-with-analytical-services/school-safety-101-identifying-the-hidden-threats-of-legionella-asbestos-and-lead) Aug 12, 2025 2:37:51 PM As schools across the country gear up for the new academic year, ensuring a safe and healthy learning environment for students and staff is paramount. In school safety discussions, it can be easy to overlook hidden dangers. Among the foremost concerns in today’s schools are the threats posed by *Legionella*, asbestos, and lead.  ![Michael Berg, Ph.D.](https://blog.pacelabs.com/hs-fs/hubfs/Michael%20Berg%20Square.png?width=45&name=Michael%20Berg%20Square.png) [Michael Berg, Ph.D.](https://blog.pacelabs.com/keeping-pace-with-analytical-services/author/michael-berg-ph-d) [Read More](https://blog.pacelabs.com/keeping-pace-with-analytical-services/school-safety-101-identifying-the-hidden-threats-of-legionella-asbestos-and-lead) ![](https://blog.pacelabs.com/hubfs/blog%20header%20(11).png) [Legionella,](https://blog.pacelabs.com/keeping-pace-with-analytical-services/tag/legionella) [healthcare,](https://blog.pacelabs.com/keeping-pace-with-analytical-services/tag/healthcare) [Asbestos,](https://blog.pacelabs.com/keeping-pace-with-analytical-services/tag/asbestos) [Building Sciences,](https://blog.pacelabs.com/keeping-pace-with-analytical-services/tag/building-sciences) [Mold and Fungi](https://blog.pacelabs.com/keeping-pace-with-analytical-services/tag/mold-and-fungi) ### [The Hidden Risks of Healthcare Construction](https://blog.pacelabs.com/keeping-pace-with-analytical-services/the-hidden-risks-of-healthcare-construction) Jun 4, 2025 1:00:03 PM With demands on the American healthcare system growing, construction projects to expand capacity or update services are a common sight in facilities across the country. However, construction and renovation projects can inadvertently pose significant health risks if not managed properly. Among the various hazards, microbiological dangers such as *Legionella*, molds, and other waterborne or airborne pathogens present serious concerns. Additionally, disturbances to older structures can release contaminants such as asbestos, adding to the dangers to patients, healthcare workers, and construction personnel.   ![Michael Berg, Ph.D.](https://blog.pacelabs.com/hs-fs/hubfs/Michael%20Berg%20Square.png?width=45&name=Michael%20Berg%20Square.png) [Michael Berg, Ph.D.](https://blog.pacelabs.com/keeping-pace-with-analytical-services/author/michael-berg-ph-d) [Read More](https://blog.pacelabs.com/keeping-pace-with-analytical-services/the-hidden-risks-of-healthcare-construction) ![](https://blog.pacelabs.com/hubfs/blog%20header%20(1).png) [Drinking Water,](https://blog.pacelabs.com/keeping-pace-with-analytical-services/tag/drinking-water) [Legionella,](https://blog.pacelabs.com/keeping-pace-with-analytical-services/tag/legionella) [Building Sciences](https://blog.pacelabs.com/keeping-pace-with-analytical-services/tag/building-sciences) ### [What Facilities Managers Need to Know About New Jersey’s new “Legionella Law”](https://blog.pacelabs.com/keeping-pace-with-analytical-services/what-facilities-managers-need-to-know-about-new-jerseys-new-legionella-law) Feb 12, 2025 11:00:00 AM In 2024, the New Jersey state legislature passed [S2188/A1970](https://www.njleg.state.nj.us/bill-search/2024/S2188), a law requiring Public Community Water Systems, owners or operators of certain types of buildings, and others to take action to protect public health by preventing and controlling *Legionella* in their water systems. This bill is now enshrined in [New Jersey state law](https://pub.njleg.state.nj.us/Bills/2024/PL24/66_.PDF).   ![Michael Berg, Ph.D.](https://blog.pacelabs.com/hs-fs/hubfs/Michael%20Berg%20Square.png?width=45&name=Michael%20Berg%20Square.png) [Michael Berg, Ph.D.](https://blog.pacelabs.com/keeping-pace-with-analytical-services/author/michael-berg-ph-d) [Read More](https://blog.pacelabs.com/keeping-pace-with-analytical-services/what-facilities-managers-need-to-know-about-new-jerseys-new-legionella-law) ![](https://blog.pacelabs.com/hubfs/legionella%20(1).png) [Drinking Water,](https://blog.pacelabs.com/keeping-pace-with-analytical-services/tag/drinking-water) [Legionella](https://blog.pacelabs.com/keeping-pace-with-analytical-services/tag/legionella) ### [What Community Water Systems Need to Know About New Jersey’s new “Legionella Law”](https://blog.pacelabs.com/keeping-pace-with-analytical-services/what-community-water-systems-need-to-know-about-new-jerseys-new-legionella-law) Jan 21, 2025 12:56:38 PM In 2024, the New Jersey state legislature passed [S2188/A1970](https://www.njleg.state.nj.us/bill-search/2024/S2188), a law requiring Public Community Water Systems, owners or operators of certain types of buildings, and others to take action to protect public health by preventing and controlling *Legionella* in their water systems. This bill is now enshrined in [New Jersey state law](https://pub.njleg.state.nj.us/Bills/2024/PL24/66_.PDF). In this post, we drill down on how this bill impacts the state’s Public Community Water Systems. In a follow-up post, we will look more closely at the law’s impact on facilities.  ![Michael Berg, Ph.D.](https://blog.pacelabs.com/hs-fs/hubfs/Michael%20Berg%20Square.png?width=45&name=Michael%20Berg%20Square.png) [Michael Berg, Ph.D.](https://blog.pacelabs.com/keeping-pace-with-analytical-services/author/michael-berg-ph-d) [Read More](https://blog.pacelabs.com/keeping-pace-with-analytical-services/what-community-water-systems-need-to-know-about-new-jerseys-new-legionella-law) ![](https://blog.pacelabs.com/hubfs/legionella.png) [Legionella,](https://blog.pacelabs.com/keeping-pace-with-analytical-services/tag/legionella) [Lead & Copper](https://blog.pacelabs.com/keeping-pace-with-analytical-services/tag/lead-copper) ### [Getting Rid of Lead and Copper in Drinking Water. Introducing Legionella?](https://blog.pacelabs.com/keeping-pace-with-analytical-services/getting-rid-of-lead-and-copper-in-drinking-water-introducing-legionella) Dec 19, 2024 1:00:35 PM Now that the U.S. EPA’s [Lead and Copper Rule](https://www.pacelabs.com/analytical-environmental/water-and-liquid/drinking-water/lead-and-copper-in-water/) has been finalized, planning is underway in communities across the country to replace the estimated 9 million service lines made of lead or galvanized steel. This should reduce the amount of lead in the nation’s public water systems, but can it introduce another potential hazard – *Legionella*?  ![Dr. Abraham Cullom](https://blog.pacelabs.com/hs-fs/hubfs/Abe%20Cullom%20square.jpg?width=45&name=Abe%20Cullom%20square.jpg) [Dr. Abraham Cullom](https://blog.pacelabs.com/keeping-pace-with-analytical-services/author/dr-abraham-cullom) [Read More](https://blog.pacelabs.com/keeping-pace-with-analytical-services/getting-rid-of-lead-and-copper-in-drinking-water-introducing-legionella) ![](https://blog.pacelabs.com/hubfs/Heading%20(2).png) [Legionella,](https://blog.pacelabs.com/keeping-pace-with-analytical-services/tag/legionella) [Hospitality Industry,](https://blog.pacelabs.com/keeping-pace-with-analytical-services/tag/hospitality-industry) [Waterborne Pathogens](https://blog.pacelabs.com/keeping-pace-with-analytical-services/tag/waterborne-pathogens) ### [Gearing Up for Summer: Legionella in the Hospitality Industry](https://blog.pacelabs.com/keeping-pace-with-analytical-services/legionella-in-the-hospitality-industry) Apr 24, 2024 2:12:59 PM As the U.S. summer vacation season heats up, now would be a good time for hotels, spas, health clubs, and other facilities catering to a water-minded clientele to test their water systems for opportunistic waterborne pathogens. According to the latest [waterborne disease outbreak surveillance report](https://www.cdc.gov/healthywater/surveillance/2021-waterborne-outbreaks-annual-report.html#anchor_67082) published by the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC), **62% of waterborne disease outbreaks originated in recreational water systems**. Of course, recreational water–associated outbreaks can happen year-round, but **31% of these cases occurred in June or July.** ![Dr. Abraham Cullom](https://blog.pacelabs.com/hs-fs/hubfs/Abe%20Cullom%20square.jpg?width=45&name=Abe%20Cullom%20square.jpg) [Dr. Abraham Cullom](https://blog.pacelabs.com/keeping-pace-with-analytical-services/author/dr-abraham-cullom) [Read More](https://blog.pacelabs.com/keeping-pace-with-analytical-services/legionella-in-the-hospitality-industry) ![](https://blog.pacelabs.com/hubfs/PACE-PITTSBURGH-DALTON-PHOTO-014.jpg) [Legionella,](https://blog.pacelabs.com/keeping-pace-with-analytical-services/tag/legionella) [Legionella Testing,](https://blog.pacelabs.com/keeping-pace-with-analytical-services/tag/legionella-testing) [hospitality,](https://blog.pacelabs.com/keeping-pace-with-analytical-services/tag/hospitality) [data centers,](https://blog.pacelabs.com/keeping-pace-with-analytical-services/tag/data-centers) [Water Management Plan,](https://blog.pacelabs.com/keeping-pace-with-analytical-services/tag/water-management-plan) [healthcare,](https://blog.pacelabs.com/keeping-pace-with-analytical-services/tag/healthcare) [manufacturing](https://blog.pacelabs.com/keeping-pace-with-analytical-services/tag/manufacturing) ### [Should You Test for Legionella?](https://blog.pacelabs.com/keeping-pace-with-analytical-services/should-you-test-for-legionella) Feb 15, 2024 10:00:00 AM According to the Centers for Disease Control ([CDC](https://www.cdc.gov/legionella/about/history.html)), Legionnaires’ disease is on the rise in the United States. In 2000, roughly 1000 cases were reported. That number ballooned to 10,000 cases in 2018, the last year for which data is available. The CDC issued a 2021 report on waterborne diseases, but this report only looks at cases of Legionellosis associated with an outbreak. Most cases of waterborne diseases, including Legionnaires’ disease, are sporadic, i.e., not epidemiologically linked to other cases by time, location of exposure to water, and type of illness. ![Dr. Abraham Cullom](https://blog.pacelabs.com/hs-fs/hubfs/Abe%20Cullom%20square.jpg?width=45&name=Abe%20Cullom%20square.jpg) [Dr. Abraham Cullom](https://blog.pacelabs.com/keeping-pace-with-analytical-services/author/dr-abraham-cullom) [Read More](https://blog.pacelabs.com/keeping-pace-with-analytical-services/should-you-test-for-legionella) #### Analytical Services - [Matrices](https://www.pacelabs.com/environmental-sciences/testing-services/matrices/) - [Routine Analytical Services](https://www.pacelabs.com/environmental-sciences/testing-services/) - [Specialty Analytical Services](https://www.pacelabs.com/environmental-sciences/testing-services/specialty-services/) #### Life Sciences - [CMC Development](https://www.pacelabs.com/life-sciences/cmc-development/) - [GMP Laboratory Testing](https://www.pacelabs.com/life-sciences/gmp-laboratory-testing/) - [Medical Devices](https://www.pacelabs.com/life-sciences/medical-devices/) #### About Pace® - [Resource Library](https://www.pacelabs.com/resource-library/) - [Company](https://www.pacelabs.com/company/) - [Careers](https://www.pacelabs.com/company/about/careers/) [Follow us on Facebook](https://www.facebook.com/PaceLabsUSA) [Follow us on LinkedIn](https://www.linkedin.com/company/pacelabs) [Follow us on Twitter](https://twitter.com/PaceLabs) [Follow us on Instagram](https://www.instagram.com/pace.labs/)