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Legionellosis (Legionella) Information for Hot Tub Owners and Operators
Guidance and Best Practices:
Public Hot Tubs:
Vacation Rental Owners and Managers:
Hot Tub Displays:
- 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
Last Updated: 12/24/2025
