Algae in water coolers can be harmful to our health if they are allowed to grow unchecked. Legionella, one alga that commonly grows in these systems, is associated with serious respiratory infections like Legionnaires’ disease.
To prevent this type of algae from forming, it is important to regularly monitor your water cooler and take action to clean or replace contaminated parts as needed.
This might involve carefully flushing out the system, using a disinfectant solution, or replacing any noticeably dirty or damaged components.