The paper introduces a new method for quickly analyzing how copper interacts with waterborne pathogens. The technique uses a single-cell inductively coupled plasma mass spectrometer (ICP-MS) to measure L. hemophilia cell concentration and observe the absorption of copper. Portions of this dataset are inaccessible because: Data is included in the manuscript. They can be accessed through the following means: The manuscript includes a comprehensive presentation of information through well-structured tables and figures. Format: Data include ICP-MS analysis of single particles and single cell analysis.

This dataset is associated with the following publication: Xu, L., A. Singler, A. Chernatynskaya, L. Rasmussen, J. Lu, E. Sahle-Demessie, D. Westenberg, H. Yang, and H. Shi. Study of Legionella pneumophila treatment with copper in drinking water by single cell-ICP-MS. Analytical and Bioanalytical Chemistry. Springer, New York, NY, USA, 416(2): 419-430, (2024).