You’ve had a Legionella test performed in your commercial or industrial building and the results indicated that unsafe concentrations of this pathogen are present in your water supply. It’s an unfortunate situation, but one that you need to act on quickly to prevent any of …
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Cooling systems come in many forms, but two of the most common are the cooling tower and the chiller. At first glance, they seem to do the same thing: remove heat from a building or process. In reality, they handle completely different parts of the …
Read Full ArticleDid you know that roughly 50% of all commercial building water systems contain Legionella? Not all Legionella contamination is considered unsafe; however, under the right conditions, the bacteria can easily multiply and pose a serious risk to a building’s occupants. To keep potable water systems …
Read Full ArticleWater plays a critical role in commercial facilities. Cooling towers, HVAC systems, and process equipment all depend on stable water quality to operate efficiently. Without proper treatment, facilities face scale buildup, corrosion, biological growth, and rising operational costs. Effective water treatment for commercial facilities helps …
Read Full ArticleThe reports of Legionnaires’ disease (LD) cases and outbreaks have been increasing across the United States. LD is a serious lung infection caused by breathing in small water droplets containing Legionella bacteria. Legionnaires’ disease can be prevented with effective water management programs. Watch the podcast …
Read Full ArticleYour business’ cooling tower is a critical part of your operations, serving to keep your space comfortable and playing a key role in spaces that require carefully calibrated climate control and refrigeration. Like any piece of equipment, cooling towers require ongoing maintenance to continue operating …
Read Full ArticleCDC investigations of building-associated outbreaks show the most common places for getting the disease are hotels, long-term care facilities, and hospitals. Read more – https://www.cdc.gov/vitalsigns/legionnaires/index.html#anchor_1490281920
Read Full ArticleWe thought you would like to know that the CDC reported “Rising Incidence of Legionnaires’ Disease” in this month’s issue of Emerging Infectious Diseases. Six key takeaways: From 2002 to 2018, the average annual increase in age-standardized incidence of Legionnaires’ disease was 9.3%. Overall, incidence …
Read Full ArticleJoin us and people from all around the world as we come together to walk, run, or roll a 6K on the same day, for the same cause: clean water. When is it? Saturday, May 21, 2022 Why 6K? 6 kilometers (3.73 miles) …
Read Full ArticleLegionella is a waterborne pathogen that can cause a potentially deadly form of pneumonia called Legionnaires disease. In commercial and industrial buildings, Legionella spreads through contaminated potable water. This can be caused by aspirating small amounts of drinking water or, more commonly, inhaling aerosolized droplets …
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