Introduction: Legionella pneumophila is the primary etiological agent of Legionnaires’ disease. These are opportunistic pathogens causing lung infections by inhalation of contaminated aerosols. Controlling the presence of these bacteria in domestic distribution water systems (mainly hot...

Introduction and objective: Legionella bacteria are commonly found in natural aquatic environments such as rivers, lakes, ponds and hot springs. Legionella infection occurs through the inhalation of water-air aerosol generated, for example, by showers or hot tubs. The most common species...

Introduction and objective: The use of Escherichia coli and enterococci as indicators of the presence of pathogenic viruses or parasitic protozoa is limited. In order to increase the control of enteric pathogens in drinking water, Directive (EU) 2020/2184 of the European Parliament and of the...