ISSA Opens Making Safer Choices Survey

August 7, 2025

As part of ISSA’s Making Safer Choices program, the Knowledge, Attitudes, and Practices Survey will be open July 24 to Sept. 7. Inclusive to everyone involved in the cleaning industry, ISSA aims to better understand industry-wide cleaning practices.

Funded by the Environmental Protection Agency (EPA), the survey is implemented by Penn State College of Medicine, City of New York School of Medicine, and ISSA, the world-wide cleaning association.

To better understand how decisions are made by manufacturers, distributors, facility managers, and cleaners, ISSA seeks to recruit a minimum of 1,000 responses.

The survey takes 10 minutes to complete. Click here to access the survey.

For any questions, contact Mia Ray at [email protected] or (717) 531-2925.

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Legionnaires’ Disease Spreads in NYC Through Building Cooling Towers

Legionnaires’ disease outbreak in New York City climbs to 58 illnesses, two deaths

August 7, 2025

Since July 25, at least 58 people in New York City have been diagnosed with Legionnaires’ disease, and two people have died, according to the New York City Health Department. Legionnaires’ disease is a bacterial lung infection, or pneumonia, that is caused by the bacteria Legionella pneumophila, which grows in warm water.

The NYC health department completed remediation at 11 cooling towers in Harlem where initial positive screening results showed the presence of Legionella pneumophila. People can get Legionnaires’ disease by breathing in water vapor that contains Legionellabacteria. Legionnaires’ disease cannot be transmitted from person to person.

Legionnaires’ disease causes flu-like symptoms and is treatable with antibiotics. However, if left untreated, it can result in shock and multi-organ failure. Complications from the disease are less likely the earlier treatment begins.

“Legionnaires’ disease can be effectively treated if diagnosed early, but New Yorkers at higher risk, like adults aged 50 and older and those who smoke or have chronic lung conditions, should be especially mindful of their symptoms and seek care as soon as symptoms begin,” said Dr. Michelle Morse, NYC Health Department Acting Health Commissioner.

Legionnaires’ disease can be caused by plumbing systems where conditions are favorable for Legionellagrowth, such as cooling towers, whirlpool spas, hot tubs, humidifiers, hot water tanks, and evaporative condensers of large air-conditioning systems.

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