Spalbeek sports hall reopens showers after legionella outbreak
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After more than 50 days, people can once again use the showers at the sports hall in Spalbeek, a town in Hasselt, Belgium.
High levels of Legionella bacteria in the water system forced officials to close the showers nearly two months ago. Recent flushes of the pipes lowered the bacteria levels in two locker rooms to safe levels.
City officials considered temporary solutions like a mobile shower unit, but rejected them because the unit would have connected to the same contaminated water lines. The city of Hasselt will continue to monitor water quality and plans to investigate a permanent, automatic flushing system to prevent future contamination, as Legionella often appears when water sits unused for long periods. Sports officials expressed relief that athletes, especially visiting teams, can now shower after training and competitions.
