Hot water has been cut off at several University of Windsor buildings following the discovery of legionella bacteria in the water system. The bacteria was discovered in areas of Chrysler Hall Tower, Dillon Hall and Assumption Hall as part of a preventative maintenance program. This 2009 colorized 8000X electron micrograph image provided by the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention shows a large grouping of Gram-negative Legionella pneumophila bacteria. Symptoms of legionnaires' disease can include pneumonia, fever, cough, muscle pain and headache, according to the Public Health Agency of Canada. It occurs when water contaminated with certain bacteria is inhaled into the lungs.

Source: CBC News April 13, 2017 21:50 UTC