US EditionBacteria Cancels Water Shows at Japan's World Expo
- Due to safety concerns over high levels of legionella bacteria found in seawater, organizers halted the aquatic performances at the Osaka Expo starting Wednesday.
- Officials halted shows after tests found legionella bacteria in seawater at levels 20 times above the allowable limit.
- The expansive seawater storage facility experienced contamination, as bacteria were identified in a May 29 test that did not lead to a suspension of activities.
- Measures to sanitize, clean pipes, and increase seawater circulation are underway while midges swarming the venue raise additional health concerns.
- Show resumption depends on water quality improvements, with a recent test indicating negligible bacteria levels but uncertainty remains.
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Osaka expo water shows halted after detection of legionella bacteria
Water shows at the World Exposition in Osaka have been suspended through Friday after high levels of legionella bacteria were detected in seawater at the venue. Expo organizers said at a press conference on Thursday that the level of legionella detected in water from the Water Plaza in a test…
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Mainichi ShimbunWorld Expo water shows halted after detection of legionella bacteria
Water shows at the World Exposition in Osaka have been suspended through Friday after high levels of legionella bacteria were detected in seawater at the venue. Expo organizers said at a press conference on Thursday that the level of legionella detected in water from the Water Plaza in a test on Wednesday was 20 times higher than the allowable limit under their guideline, prompting them to cancel shows from Wednesday. Read full story here
The Japan Association for the International Exposition announced on the 4th that it had canceled the water show for that day after Legionella bacteria above guideline levels were detected in the seawater at the Water Plaza on the south side of the Osaka Kansai Expo site. The water show will also be canceled on the 5th and 6th. The association explained that they have already begun work to improve the water quality.
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