The Ardsley Finds Legionella in Hot Water, Schedules July 16 Disinfection
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Updated · westsiderag.com · Jul 11
The Ardsley Finds Legionella in Hot Water, Schedules July 16 Disinfection
1 articles · Updated · westsiderag.com · Jul 11
Summary
The Ardsley at 320 Central Park West told residents its domestic hot water system tested positive for Legionella, with disinfection and flushing set for July 16.
Metrogroup, a water-management consultant hired by the co-op, recommended the cleanup after evaluating the system; residents were told not to use hot water during the work until notified.
No Legionnaires’ disease cases have been reported at the more than 200-unit building, and city health officials said residents can still drink water and take baths but should avoid steam showers and water mist.
The owner ordered the testing independently, not through the New York City Health Department, as Legionnaires’ disease has drawn heightened attention during an Upper East Side outbreak.
That separate outbreak has reached 54 confirmed cases, with Legionella found in cooling towers at 31 buildings—unlike The Ardsley, where the concern is the plumbing system.