Sheriff’s building reopens after water system disinfected

Sheriff’s building reopens after water system disinfected

Oakland County sheriff’s administration building reopened Tuesday after the water system, which tested positive for Legionella bacteria, was disinfected and filters added to faucets. The water was tested after a county custodian was diagnosed with Legionnaire’s disease, a bacterial form of pneumonia transmitted in air droplets or mist. The Legionella bacteria can develop in infrequently used water fountains and air conditioning systems, among ot…