"The dangerous bacteria responsible for the Legionnaires' disease outbreak in Harlem last summer was detected in one of the city's largest apartment buildings, building officials and residents said. Test results that came back this weekend indicated a harmful level of Legionella, the bacteria that causes Legionnaires' disease, was found in the water system in the 3333 Broadway apartment building within the month of January, according to a Sunday night email from building management."
"At a tenant meeting on Jan. 13, building management refused to test the building's other three towers, towers C, D and E, even if test results from Towers A and B came back positive, according to a resident and building management communication. Resident Stephanie Geyer said she and other tenants believe all five towers should be treated to protect the health and safety of all tenants."
Legionella bacteria was detected at harmful levels in the water system of 3333 Broadway in January. Over 100 cases of Legionnaires' disease occurred in Harlem last summer, with at least five deaths. Two cases were confirmed at 3333 Broadway within the past 12 months. Testing in January covered Towers A and B only; building management refused requests to test Towers C, D and E. Tenants requested treatment of all five towers to protect health and safety. Because Legionella grows in warm water, some residents were directed to take only cold showers this winter. Officials confirmed Legionella in the building's water supply for two towers.
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