Bovenkarspel

Bovenkarspel (municipality Stede Broec is a town in the Netherlands, in the province of North Holland. Until 1979, it was a separate municipality.

Legionella outbreak

In March, 1999 an outbreak of Legionnaires' disease occurred during a flower exhibition in Bovenkarspel. Many people were hospitalized in Hoorn. 200 people became ill and at least 32 people died. Probably more people died and were buried before Legionella infection was recognized. The source of the bacteria were probably a whirlpool and a moisturizer in the exhibition area.

Railway stations

Bovenkarspel has two train stations, Bovenkarspel-Grootebroek and Bovenkarspel Flora.

Coordinates: 52°42′N, 5°15′E

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