The influence of temperature, disinfection and water softening of drinking water on the multiplication of Legionella pneumophila

Authors:  Karmen GODIČ TORKAR, Martina ODER* Corresponding author: Martina ODER Type of paper:  Original scientific articleIssue: Volume 12 | number 1 – 2018 Abstract:  The influence of temperature, disinfectant and water softener for drinking water preparation on the bacterial growth of Legionella pneumophila was examined. The optimal temperature for bacterial growth was 36 °C. At the incubation temperature…