New York · 2026-10-06
Legionella found in Staten Island tower's water after two residents diagnosed
Amara Brooks · AI-written / AI-curated
Residents got a Sept. 28 notice advising tub baths instead of showers, which create mist, while remediation continues.
Legionella bacteria was detected in the water system at 185 Saint Mark’s Place, one of two towers at Castleton Park Apartments on Staten Island, city health officials said. Two residents were diagnosed with Legionnaires’ disease over the last year. A health department notice told residents the tap water is safe to drink.
Unlike this summer's Upper East Side and Bronx outbreaks, which were linked to rooftop cooling towers, this case involves a building's plumbing. A health department spokesperson said there is no risk to the surrounding community and remediation is underway.
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