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  • About Pontiac Fever
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  • For Hot Tub Owners and Operators
  • For Health Professionals

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Infectious Disease Epidemiology, Prevention and Control Division
651-201-5414
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Contact Info

Infectious Disease Epidemiology, Prevention and Control Division
651-201-5414
IDEPC Comment Form

Legionellosis (Legionella) Information for Hot Tub Owners and Operators

Guidance and Best Practices:

  • CDC: Controlling Legionella in Hot Tubs
     

Public Hot Tubs:

  • CDC: Public Hot Tub Operators Considerations for Legionella Control
     

Vacation Rental Owners and Managers:

  • CDC: Vacation Rental Owners and Managers Considerations for Legionella Control

Hot Tub Displays:

Your Hot Tub May Be Harmful Poster (PDF)

  • Your Hot Tub Display May Be Harmful (PDF)
    Hot tub displays at places like fairs, conventions, home and garden shows, and stores may pose a risk for Legionnaires’ disease, a type of severe pneumonia caused by inhaling mist containing Legionella bacteria. Minimize the risk for Legionella exposure from hot tub displays.
  • CDC: Minimizing Legionella Risk from Hot Tub Displays

     

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Last Updated: 12/24/2025

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