Death by Water Vapor: New York City's Cooling Tower Crisis The city that never sleeps is awash in a silent killer, its victims succumbing to legionnaires' disease spread through the very systems meant to keep them cool.
The outbreak on Manhattan's Upper East Side has claimed its second victim, while dozens more struggle for their lives.
Legionella bacteria, which thrives in warm water and can be found in cooling towers, hot tubs, and showerheads, is the culprit behind this outbreak.