Legionella

IAPMO Seeks UMC Legionella Task Group Members

October 25, 2019

The scope of the group is to develop recommendations and guidance to assist in the control and intervention of Legionella associated with mechanical systems and equipment, determine the methods available to address Legionella exposure risk to public health and safety, and explore related issues.

Plumbing Engineer Magazine Now Accepting Nominations for Engineer of the Year

October 21, 2019

Each year, PHCPPros and Plumbing Engineer magazine celebrate a plumbing engineer doing excellent work in their career and for the profession.

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Battling Legionella Bacteria

Using a multibarrier approach to protect healthcare facilities against opportunistic waterborne pathogens.

October 9, 2019

For several years, I’ve learned about the growing threat of legionella bacteria – the cause of Legionnaires’ Disease – from some of the nation’s top experts.

Code Classroom

Shower Limit-Stops

Necessary adjustments after changing the hot water system temperature.

October 7, 2019

Ron George

Every year, in the United States, thousands of people suffer serious scald injuries in showers or tub-showers after the hot water system temperature has been adjusted. These injuries can be prevented with the proper controls and adjustments of the maximum temperature limit-stop on each shower valve.

Aquatherm Adds Legionella Video to Tech TV Series

September 6, 2019

In this Tech TV video, Jim Paschal, P.E., Chief Technology Officer, Aquatherm North America, evaluates the pros and cons of various chemical and non-chemical Legionella control strategies.

Code Classroom

Legionella Control for Building Water Systems

Eliminating Legionella growth conditions with proper system design, installation and maintenance.

September 3, 2019

Ron George

Legionnaires’ disease is a serious form of pneumonia caused by Legionella bacteria that grows in a building water system and becomes aerosolized.

Watts to Host "Smarter, Safer Hot Water" Webinar

August 14, 2019

The webinar will focus on how digital mixing valves enable engineers, designers, and facility managers to directly measure, monitor, and deliver safer hot water through domestic water systems.

ASHRAE Resources Can Help Reduce the Risk of Legionella

August 2, 2019

In 2018, ASHRAE published a revised edition of Standard 188, which designers and building operators can use to help establish water management plans specific to the systems in particular buildings, campuses or health care facilities.