Publisher's Synopsis
Here is the story of the whistle-blower, Julien Croteau. Julien identified a source capable of transmitting "Legionnaires' Disease" (LD). He denounced an incorrect Cooling Tower installation. The Center for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) estimates that each year there are between 8000 and 18000 cases of LD in the United States alone and that more than 10% of these cases are fatal. In consequence, through his unwavering commitment, Julien gives a voice to people who unfortunately die from this terrible disease. The book also exposes the role of the manufacturer who neglected to transmit correct instructions for a safe and efficient Cooling Tower installation. "This is a story that needs to be told."- Steven C. Bassett, PE, F.NSPE"Julien Croteau, a living whistle-blower among the dead" is a book illustrated with multiple color photos. Follow Julien from the time he identified an incorrect Cooling Tower installation to his attempt to build a team and implement corrective actions, his appeal up to the 4th District Court of Appeals of the State of Florida, his police investigation for suspected terrorism up to the moment he gave up and made his story public...This story is written by Mario Bellavance, a Mechanical Engineer who has worked in the Cooling Tower Industry since 1995. Mr. Bellavance has given many Seminars and Presentations about Legionnaires' Disease Prevention. He is the Author of the Book: "Legionnaires' Disease. For safer Cities, shift the Paradigm!" He now calls upon YOU to join his "Learn and Serve Public Health" tour.
