United States Legionella Testing Market

United States Legionella Testing Market:

United States legionella testing market size reached USD 89.8 Million in 2024. Looking forward, IMARC Group expects the market to reach USD 191.1 Million by 2033, exhibiting a growth rate (CAGR) of 8.7% during ​2025-2033​. The growing number of industries, such as manufacturing, construction, and agriculture, that often use water systems which can harbor legionella bacteria, is driving the market.

United States Legionella Testing Market Analysis:

• Major Market Drivers: The heightened awareness regarding the potential health risks associated with legionella bacteria has significantly increased the demand for robust testing methodologies, including legionella testing. Additionally, stringent regulations and guidelines implemented by regulatory bodies have prompted industries to adopt proactive legionella testing measures, driving the market forward.
• Key Market Trends: The escalating occurrence of legionnaires' disease outbreaks has underscored the critical importance of effective testing protocols, further fueling the market expansion. Moreover, continuous advancements in technology have played a pivotal role in enhancing the efficiency and accuracy of legionella testing methods, thereby providing an impetus for market growth.
• Competitive Landscape: The United States legionella testing market analysis report has also provided a comprehensive analysis of the competitive landscape in the market. Also, detailed profiles of all major companies have been provided.
• Geographical Trends: The Northeast, with its densely populated urban areas, has a significant demand for Legionella testing. Many buildings, particularly in cities like New York and Boston, have complex water systems that require regular monitoring to prevent outbreaks. Moreover, the South has seen a rise in demand for Legionella testing due to rapid population growth, increased construction of new buildings, and heightened awareness of waterborne pathogens. 
• Challenges and Opportunities: High costs associated with this testing and lack of awareness about legionella risks are hampering the market's growth. However, the rising concerns about legionnaires' disease and its health implications are driving demand for regular testing. Educational campaigns and media coverage can help improve understanding and increase market growth.

United States Legionella Testing Market Trends:

Rising Cases of Legionnaire Disease

The number of reported cases of Legionnaires’ disease has been continuously increasing. For instance, according to an article published by the U.S. Department of Labor, every year, around 6,000 cases of Legionnaires disease are reported in the United States. Similarly, according to another article published by Oxford Academics, over the previous two decades, the United States had seen a significant increase in LD incidence, from approximately 1,100 cases in 2000 to nearly 10,000 cases in 2018. This trend is fueling demand for effective testing methods to prevent outbreaks. These factors further positively influence the United States legionella testing market forecast.

Aging Infrastructures

Many buildings in the U.S. have aging water systems, which are more prone to Legionella contamination. For instance, the American Society of Civil Engineers' 2021 U.S. Infrastructure Report Card predicted that a water main breaks every two minutes somewhere in the United States. Also, according to a USGS estimate from 2023, over half of all tap water in the United States may be contaminated with harmful pollutants. This issue prompts increased testing to ensure water systems are free from bacteria. These factors further contribute to the United States legionella testing market share.

Growing Public Health Initiatives

Government and public health organizations are increasingly focusing on water quality and disease prevention, including Legionella control. This focus includes funding and resources for better testing practices. For instance, in 2024, GSA conducted water testing in many government buildings to ensure the health and safety of those who work and visit them. This testing aids building managers in maintaining a safe work environment. These factors are augmenting the United States legionella testing market growth.

United States Legionella Testing Market Segmentation:

IMARC Group provides an analysis of the key trends in each segment of the market, along with forecasts at the country and regional levels for ​2025-2033​. Our report has categorized the market based on application and end user.

Breakup by Application:

• Water Testing
  • Microbial Culture
  • DFA Stain
  • PCR
  • Others
• IVD Testing
  • Blood Culture
  • Urine Antigen Test
  • DFA Stain
  • PCR
  • Others
     

The report has provided a detailed breakup and analysis of the market based on the application. This includes water testing (microbial culture, DFA stain, PCR, and others) and IVD testing (blood culture, urine antigen test, DFA stain, PCR, and others).

According to the United States legionella testing market outlook, legionella bacteria, including Legionella pneumophila, can cause Legionnaires' disease, a severe form of pneumonia. Water testing is essential to ensure that water systems do not harbor these bacteria, especially in places like hospitals, hotels, and large buildings where they can proliferate in water systems. Moreover, in vitro diagnostics (IVD) for Legionella are used to diagnose infections in patients. These tests detect Legionella infections through various methods, typically involving samples from urine, blood, or respiratory secretions.

Breakup by End User:

• Diagnostic Laboratories
• Hospital and Clinics
• Others
   

A detailed breakup and analysis of the market based on the end user have also been provided in the report. This includes diagnostic laboratories, hospital and clinics, and others.

There is heightened awareness of Legionnaires' disease and its potential outbreaks, leading to stricter regulations and guidelines for water safety in various environments. This drives demand for regular and accurate Legionella testing in diagnostic laboratories. Moreover, hospitals have a critical need for Legionella testing to protect vulnerable patients, particularly those with compromised immune systems. Hospitals routinely test water systems to prevent outbreaks of Legionnaires' disease, which can have severe consequences for patients.

Breakup by Region:

• Northeast
• Midwest
• South
• West
   

The report has also provided a comprehensive analysis of all the major regional markets, which include Northeast, Midwest, South, and West.

According to the United States legionella testing market statistics, the Northeast has a mix of humid and temperate climates, which can affect the growth of Legionella in water systems. Older buildings and dense urban environments, common in this region, may have complex water systems that require regular monitoring. Moreover, the Midwest region’s significant industrial and commercial infrastructure, including large cooling towers and HVAC systems, often requires routine Legionella testing to ensure water system safety. Besides this, rapid population growth and urban expansion in South states like Florida and Texas increase the need for Legionella monitoring in new and existing buildings, including residential, commercial, and healthcare facilities.

Competitive Landscape:

The market research report has also provided a comprehensive analysis of the competitive landscape. Competitive analysis such as market structure, key player positioning, top winning strategies, competitive dashboard, and company evaluation quadrant has been covered in the report. Also, detailed profiles of all major companies have been provided.

United States Legionella Testing Market News:

• August 2024: Drinking water samples from the Ralph H. Metcalfe Federal Building, 77 W. Jackson Blvd., tested positive for Legionella bacteria.
• February 2024: Normec MTS launched practical sample kits that allow the crew members to take water samples themselves in order to prevent legionella disease in the U.S.

United States Legionella Testing Market Report Scope:

Key Questions Answered in This Report:

• How has the United States legionella testing market performed so far and how will it perform in the coming years?
• What has been the impact of COVID-19 on the United States legionella testing market?
• What is the breakup of the United States legionella testing market on the basis of application?
• What is the breakup of the United States legionella testing market on the basis of end user?
• What are the various stages in the value chain of the United States legionella testing market? 
• What are the key driving factors and challenges in the United States legionella testing?
• What is the structure of the United States legionella testing market and who are the key players?
• What is the degree of competition in the United States legionella testing market?

Key Benefits for Stakeholders:

• IMARC’s industry report offers a comprehensive quantitative analysis of various market segments, historical and current market trends, market forecasts, and dynamics of the United States legionella testing market from 2019-2033.
• The research report provides the latest information on the market drivers, challenges, and opportunities in the United States legionella testing market.
• Porter's five forces analysis assists stakeholders in assessing the impact of new entrants, competitive rivalry, supplier power, buyer power, and the threat of substitution. It helps stakeholders to analyze the level of competition within the United States legionella testing industry and its attractiveness.
• The competitive landscape allows stakeholders to understand their competitive environment and provides insight into the current positions of key players in the market.