Two Legionnaires disease cases prompted a probe at a Staten Island apartment complex, the article reports.

Health officials confirmed residents contracted the severe respiratory illness in the building.

Environmental tests found Legionella bacteria in the complex water system.

Building managers are working with inspectors on remediation while residents worry about bathing.

A parallel outbreak sickened people at North Shore Towers on the Queens-Nassau border.

The bacteria thrives in warm water systems common to large multi-family buildings.

Symptoms often mimic severe pneumonia and need prompt antibiotic treatment.

Officials plan follow-up sampling before lifting public health advisories, according to coverage in the article.

Read the full article for more details on the Legionnaires disease investigations.