Legionnaires’ Disease Bacteria Found at 4 American Airlines Hangars at DFW

American Airlines has increased safety precautions after low levels of the bacteria that causes Legionnaires’ disease were found in water at four maintenance hangers in Texas.

KXAS-TV reported that the bacteria was discovered at the American hangars at Dallas-Fort Worth International Airport after a worker showed symptoms of Legionnaires’ disease, but recovered. The bacteria Legionella grows in water.

Fort Worth-based American, in a letter last week to workers, said low levels of the bacteria were found in water from eight shower heads, plus water from some faucets and fountains.

American spokesman Matt Miller says the facilities are safe. The showers and faucets now have filters. Bottled water is available at the hangars.

Experts say Legionnaires’ disease, with symptoms including vomiting and diarrhea, can cause pneumonia or even death.

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Topics Aviation