FL S1190

Requires all cooling tower owners in Florida to register their systems with the Department of Health through a statewide electronic system before initial operation, providing details including manufacturer, model, capacity, and maintenance information

Mandates development of maintenance programs and plans by September 1, 2020 for existing cooling towers, including weekly bacteriological sampling, monthly Legionella culture testing, and minimum eight cycles of water concentration for efficiency

Establishes tiered response protocols based on Legionella culture results, requiring owners to notify county health departments within 24 hours when results exceed 1,000 colony-forming units per milliliter

Requires cooling tower inspections before initial startup and every 90 days thereafter by qualified professionals, with annual certifications due by November 1 each year confirming compliance with maintenance and testing requirements

Authorizes civil and criminal penalties for violations, permits health department officials to enter properties for inspections, and requires the State Surgeon General to submit annual reports to the Legislature on compliance and legionellosis cases