Landesmedienservice Burgenland 7000 Eisenstadt, Landhaus, Europaplatz 1 Tel: +432682/600 post.presse@bgld.gv.at www.burgenland.at [...] heat-sensitive bacteria can be kept in check. Therefore, hot water supply systems should be heated at regular intervals to temperatures above 70 degrees Celsius. Drinking water contaminated with Legionella [...] formation. Shower heads, faucets and fittings that can be removed should be decalcified and disinfected at least every six months. In Austria, all cases of suspicion, illness and death must be reported! Legionella
