Legionella Control

To report high test result for Legionella and or heterotrophic colony count you must contact Council as soon as possible on 02 6953 0911.

You also need to complete the standard notification of reportable test results form from NSW Health website and email it to council@leeton.nsw.gov.au

Legionella is a bacterium that is known to exist in water cooling systems which can cause an infection of the lungs commonly known as Legionnaires disease. Infection occurs 2-10 days after a person breathes in the bacteria in contaminated water vapours or dust and usually causes fever, chills, a cough and shortness of breath which can then result in pneumonia. Most people recover but the disease is occasionally fatal.

Under the Public Health Act 2010 & Regulation 2012, it is Council's responsibility to maintain a register of all regulated systems conducive to growth of Legionella within the Shire and conduct an annual inspection of each business premise. Inspections for each premises will be $160 and this will also include any re-inspection.

For further information on Legionella Control please visit the NSW Health – Legionella and Legionnaires Disease website.