Corrosion's Link to Legionella in Plumbing Systems: Causes and Prevention.

The article focuses on causes and prevention of Legionnaires' disease which emerges due to corrosion in water pipes which can help feed Legionella growth in a water or plumbing system. It mentions disinfectants are necessary to treat water in plumbing systems such as monochloramine and chlorine dioxide, can still lead to corrosion issues. It also mentions need to prevent Legionella with certain treatment programs can sometimes create a more receptive environment for the bacteria.