As water safety regulations continue to evolve across the United States, Chicago Faucets is hosting a new, expert-led webinar on Thursday, June 19 at 11 a.m. CDT designed to help facility managers in healthcare and other regulated environments stay ahead of compliance challenges.

The webinar will be presented by Spenser Johnson, director of water safety and management at Barclay Water Management. It is titled “Navigating Evolving Water Management Regulations: Ensuring Compliance & Public Safety,” and will offer vital insights into developing and maintaining effective Water Management Programs (WMPs) that align with national standards and state-specific mandates. Those interested can register on www.chicagofaucets.com. 

Healthcare facilities, long-term care communities, colleges, hotels, athletic centers, parks and recreation buildings, and office complexes are increasingly expected to proactively manage waterborne risks such as Legionella.

While not all these facilities are directly regulated by organizations like American Society of Heating, Refrigerating and Air-Conditioning Engineers (ASHRAE), the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC), The Joint Commission, or the Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services (CMS), the standards and guidance they provide are shaping industry expectations.

Additionally, new state-level regulations in Ohio, Illinois, New York, and New Jersey are significantly raising the bar for water safety compliance—making it essential for all building types with complex plumbing systems to stay informed and prepared.

Johnson will break down regulatory expectations into actionable strategies, covering the following:

• The six Steps of a Water Management Plan (ASHRAE 188): From risk assessment to documentation
• State-Specific Requirements: Including Ohio’s Administrative Code 3701-22-07 and New Jersey’s Senate Bill 2188
• CDC Data on Legionnaires’ Disease: What past outbreaks reveal about WMP failures
• Verification and Validation: How to ensure your WMP is more than a paper plan

“Legionnaires’ disease outbreaks remain preventable if Water Management Programs are correctly implemented and maintained,” said Richard Nortier, director of marketing at Chicago Faucets. “This webinar, the third in our Public Health Series, delivers the tools and updates that today’s facility managers need to act confidently. Every facility with a complex water system, regardless of sector, should have a formal Water Management Plan in place to reduce risk, ensure accountability, and support public health.”

This session is ideal for the following individuals:

• Facility managers in healthcare, higher education, hospitality, and government
•  Building and plumbing engineers responsible for complex plumbing systems
• Environmental health & safety professionals seeking compliance clarity
• Infection prevention specialists, nurses, and operations directors

Johnson is an ASSE 12080 Certified Legionella Water Safety and Management Specialist. She brings more than eight years of experience in Legionella risk mitigation. She has developed site-specific WMPs for more than 100 facilities and works closely with teams to provide remediation support and supplemental disinfection strategies. Johnson's leadership will equip attendees with immediately applicable insights grounded in real-world expertise.

Water safety is not optional—it’s a regulatory necessity and a public health imperative. Those interested can register today to get the guidance needed to navigate what’s next: info.chicagofaucets.com/navigating-water-management-regulations.