At YWCA Evanston/North Shore (E/NS), the health and safety of our community is our top priority. As part of our ongoing commitment to transparency, we are actively addressing the detection of Legionella bacteria in our hot water system. This page provides updates on our mitigation process, important public statements, and helpful resources. Please check back regularly for the latest information.

A fact sheet about Legionnaires’ disease can be found here and additional information on Legionella is available from the CDC website at https://www.cdc.gov/legionella/.

• Click here to view our Quick Reference Guide for program participants and YWCA E/NS Visitors

• For general questions or concerns, please contact us at info@ywca-ens.org or call (847) 864-8445. Responses to emails and voicemails left on our mainline number will be responded to in as timely a manner as possible.

• For media inquiries, please contact Erin Venable, Vice President of Marketing and Communications, at evenable@ywca-ens.org.

YWCA Evanston/North Shore Legionella Mitigation Updates:

(click on the “+” below to view ongoing updates and initial public statement issued on 10/11/2024)