The bacteria that causes Legionnaires' disease has been found in the water system of a South Bronx apartment building.
So far, one of the buildings of the Melrose Houses has tested positive for Legionella pneumophilia bacteria. Two other buildings have tested negative, and test results are outstanding on five other buildings in the complex.
Residents got flyers Wednesday evening notifying them of this new case of legionella bacteria.
They also had a community meeting Wednesday night and needless to say a lot people are both worried and frustrated they now have to go through this again.
"A lot of people are complaining about it. They need to fix it, it's been going on for some time now," a resident said.
As a result the Health Department is having NYCHA shut off hot water at the building that tested positive and will install water filters in every apartment unit that will eliminate the bacteria.
Hot water service will be restored as soon as the filters are installed.
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