Legionella traces in a school in the Milan area

The presence of Legionella bacteria has been detected in the water supply of a school located in Cormano, Milan, Italy. This information was formally conveyed to the parents of the students via an official statement issued by the school administration. In response, the Municipality of Cormano has implemented several preventative actions to safeguard the well-being of both students and personnel. These actions include the temporary suspension of operations in the school kitchen, the replacement of faucet filters, and a comprehensive sanitization of the water distribution system. Local authorities have affirmed the safety of the situation, clarifying that standard inspections revealed irregularities in the water network; however, the measured values remain within the legally permissible limits. Consequently, there is no imminent health risk to students or staff, and the implemented precautionary measures will not disrupt scheduled academic activities.