Hamburg, January 12, 2025 – Aqua free, a prominent European provider of drinking – water hygiene solutions, is introducing Shower2go, a portable travel shower for consumers. Tailored for hotels, holiday rentals, campsite washrooms, and cruise – ship cabins, this compact travel shower kit is intended to assist in reducing the risk of Legionella exposure during showers.
The situation in the background is worrying. A collection of recent reports this year showcases the magnitude of the problem:
• Austria – Vorarlberg (February 2025): Since the beginning of the year, 41 cases of Legionnaires’ disease have been reported; authorities are looking into potential sources in households and cooling towers. Later, the number of cases in this cluster was reported as 43.
• USA – New York City, Central Harlem (August 2025): The outbreak was declared over at the end of August: 114 cases, 90 hospitalizations, and 7 deaths. Contaminated cooling towers were identified as the cause.
• France – Port – sur – Saône, Haute – Saône (September 2025): 6 cases and 2 local deaths; investigations into the source are still underway. In France, around 2,000 cases of Legionnaires’ disease are reported annually, with about 10% being fatal.
• Greece – Crete (June 2025): After travel – related cases, authorities stepped up inspections; reports indicate that Legionella was found in around 50% of water samples taken from accommodations.
Legionella multiply in stagnant, lukewarm water and are inhaled through aerosols (for example, while showering). Travel habits, changing occupancy, and irregular use of water systems can heighten the risk in many situations – making preventive measures during showers while traveling a sensible move.
Shower2go: Safer showering while traveling – quick to install and ready for immediate use
Reliable protection during showers – especially relevant for older travelers, people with weakened immune systems, and smokers:
– Easy to use: Unscrew the existing shower head and screw on Shower2go – no tools required in just seconds
– Lightweight and space – efficient: Fits into any travel bag; comes with sealing rings and a protective carrying container
– Flexible usage: Can be used in hotels, holiday rentals, campsite washrooms, and ships
Aqua free’s entry into the consumer marketWith Shower2go, Aqua free brings its expertise from the medical and industrial sectors into the consumer realm – hygiene solutions for everyday travel scenarios, designed to be easily accessible and user – friendly.
Key Facts
– Product: Shower2go travel shower (travel kit including sealing rings and protective carrying container)
– Use: A one – to – one replacement for an existing shower head without any tools
– Use cases: Accommodations with unclear water hygiene; seasonally used properties
– Ordering & information: Via Aqua free’s product page: Travel Shower2go – legionella free on holiday
About Aqua free
Aqua free GmbH is one of Europe’s leading manufacturers in the water hygiene field. Established in 1999 and owner – managed, the company has set standards for drinking – water quality and health protection for over two decades. With innovative filtration and disinfection solutions, Aqua free helps safeguard hospitals, care facilities, residential buildings, and industries against waterborne infections.
Press contact
Aqua free GmbH
Margaretha Gesler – European Head of Marketing & Communication
Tel.: +49 170 496 79 85 · E – Mail: m.gesler@aqua – free.com
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