AN URGENT warning about a deadly hot tub disease has been issued after a holidaymaker was infected at a popular resort.
The tourist, staying at Dylan Coastal Resort in Laugharne, Wales was diagnosed with the "potentially fatal" condition after enjoying a dip in the Jacuzzi.
They were told they had legionnaires' disease - a nasty lung infection contracted by inhaling contaminated water droplets.
The popular resort has since issued an apology and, as reported by Wales Online, conducted vigorous water quality tests.
According to the Health and Safety Executive (HSE), Legionnaires’ disease “is a potentially fatal form of pneumonia and everyone is susceptible to infection”.
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The HSE added that: “The bacterium Legionella pneumophila and related bacteria are common in natural water sources such as rivers, lakes, and reservoirs but usually in low numbers.
"They may also be found in purpose-built water systems such as cooling towers, evaporative condensers, hot and cold water systems, and spa pools.
"If conditions are favourable the bacteria may grow, increasing the risks of Legionnaires’ disease, and it is therefore important to control the risks by introducing appropriate measures.”
A spokesman for Dylan Coastal Resort confirmed with The Mirror that the dangerous bacteria was found in one of their resort hot tubs.
They described the shocking discovery as a "one-off".
"The hot tub in question has been taken offsite and a review has been carried out of the water quality management operations across the entire resort," the spokesperson added.
“This review has also included assessments and further training for members of staff responsible for this operation so as to ensure this never happens again.
"We have apologised to the family concerned who stayed at the lodge and we have emphasised that this was an isolated incident related to a single hot tub.
"It is the first time an occurrence like this has happened."
The company emphasised the safety of their guests is always of the "paramount importance".
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Carmarthenshire councillor Ann Davies, cabinet member for planning policy and rural affairs, said: “The environmental health section of the council are aware of the situation and investigations are ongoing.”
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