Mamdani Says Tap Water Safe as Admin Probes Legionnaires' Cluster
Summary
New York City Mayor Zohran Mamdani said the city’s tap water is safe to use as officials investigate a cluster of Legionnaires’ disease cases on the Upper East Side. The disease, caused by bacteria often found in building cooling towers, has led to 18 cases in several neighborhoods, but no deaths so far.Key Facts
- The Legionnaires’ disease cluster is in Upper East Side neighborhoods with ZIP codes 10028, 10128, and 10075.
- So far, 18 cases have been identified, but no deaths have been reported.
- Officials believe a cooling tower in the area might be the source of the bacteria.
- The disease is caused by Legionella bacteria, usually spread through mist from cooling towers or other water systems, not by drinking water.
- Mayor Mamdani confirmed building plumbing and indoor air conditioners are not causing the illness.
- Symptoms of Legionnaires’ disease include cough, fever, headache, muscle aches, and trouble breathing.
- People older than 50, smokers, or those with certain health problems are more at risk.
- The disease can be treated with antibiotics and early treatment improves recovery chances.
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