# Legionella pneumophila outbreak — Connecticut, 1980-12
> **Water** · Confirmed · 36 ill / 0 hosp / 5 deaths
## Outbreak
- **NORS ID:** NORS-f7b6b25f6928
- **Date:** 1980-12
- **State:** Connecticut
- **Primary mode:** Water
- **Etiology:** Legionella pneumophila (unknown)
- **Etiology status:** Confirmed
- **Setting:** Hospital
## Impact
- **Illnesses:** 36
- **Hospitalizations:** 0
- **Deaths:** 5
## Water exposure

- **Exposure:** Undetermined water
- **Water type:** —

## Source
- [NORS Dashboard](https://wwwn.cdc.gov/norsdashboard/)
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