Under hospital care
Now there is a 29th Legionnaires’ disease victim
Since the outbreak began in Linz, a total of 29 people have contracted Legionnaires’ disease. As was announced on Tuesday, another person residing in Linz is currently receiving hospital treatment for a Legionella infection linked to the outbreak, according to the State of Upper Austria.
Kronen Zeitung als bevorzugte Google-Quelle hinzufügen Three-quarters of the total 190 water samples submitted to AGES have now been tested and evaluated. In a water sample from a cooling tower, Legionella pneumophila of the Allentown subtype was detected alongside many different Legionella variants. This subtype was also identified in three cases of illness that are epidemiologically linked.
Analysis is not yet fully complete
Due to the high number of Legionella bacteria detected, the genetic analyses have not yet been fully completed. The genetic analyses available so far do not yet provide conclusive evidence that the cooling tower is the source of infection. Further genetic analyses are still pending.
Additional sites are being investigated
To ensure that no potentially relevant source of infection is overlooked, additional sites are also being investigated. These were identified, among other methods, using an AI-assisted search, according to the Office of the Upper Austrian Provincial Government.
Statement from Linz AG
Comprehensive safety measures have been implemented—the formation of Legionella bacteria in the affected facility of LINZ STROM GAS WÄRME GmbH has been ruled out. The initial measures were initiated and carried out starting August 13, 2026. These include, among other things: intensive cleaning with a complete water replacement, high-dose disinfection (biocide), and ongoing sampling following the measures.
Switched to dry operation
On Monday, August 24, 2026, the affected facility was switched to dry operation. This additional safety measure has ruled out any possible growth of Legionella.
Information hotline established
LINZ AG is currently setting up an information hotline to answer questions from the public. The hotline (by phone at 0732-3400 ext. 4004 and by email at info@linzag.at) will be available starting Wednesday, August 26, 2026, Monday through Friday between 8 a.m. and 6 p.m. In addition, the website www.linzag.at answers important questions on this topic.
Important:
The drinking water supply is not affected. The affected cooling system is not connected to the drinking water supply.
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