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The bacteria that grow in water cooling towers are likely the cause of an outbreak of Legionnaires’ disease on the Upper East Side Make your contribution now and help Gothamist thrive in 2026. Donate today Mayor Zohran Mamdani is vowing to release the addresses of all buildings whose water-cooling towers test positive for Legionella, the.
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