Legionnaires’ disease

An air-conditioning tower at a Queens police precinct tested positive for a trace amount of bacteria that causes Legionnaires’ disease.

• Legionella bacteria was found in the air-conditioning tower of the 112th Precinct station house.
• The bacteria level was considered 'Level 2', a low exposure level.
• The tower was drained and disinfected.
• The Sergeants Benevolent Association warned its members to seek medical attention if symptoms develop.
• The discovery was made by city health officials.

The bacteria was found in the 112th Precinct station house and was considered a low exposure level, prompting it to be drained and disinfected.