Legionella was found in a school, kindergarten and home for the elderly in Zagreb: ‘Now we are all shaking with fear’

– He said that legionella was found at two points in the Home and that the entire pipe system needed to be replaced, what was he going to do – said the resident who wanted to remain anonymous.

Let us remind you that on December 1, 2025, NZJZ “Dr. Andrija Štampar” sampled the water for Legionella in the Home for the Elderly Medveščak. The results were received on December 12 and showed that out of 16 samples taken, six were positive. On the same day, the sanitary inspection gave the House telephone instructions according to which the disputable spill points were protected with plastic bags and signs were placed stating that they were out of order. Our interlocutor confirmed that the news caused panic among some residents.

– They are shaking, now everyone thinks we are going to die – the pensioner told us.

Let’s remind the first confirmed case of legionella recently was on Thursday in the Bajka Kindergarten in Selska. Legionella bacteria was discovered there in the hot water system. The second case of legionella contamination was discovered immediately afterwards in the small pool of the Mladost Sports Park in Zagreb. The swimming pool is also temporarily closed, and prescribed rehabilitation procedures have been initiated.