Safety - Articles - Page 17

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Eliminating Contaminants from Water Systems

A Q&A with LiquiTech CEO Tory Schira, a longtime champion of water security, about eliminating harmful threats to a building’s water supply.

October 3, 2022

Amalia Deligiannis

Water quality is a continual challenge, even in the United States. Read on as LiquiTech CEO Tory Schira describes the threats to buildings’ water supplies — and a multibarrier approach to eliminate such threats.

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Controlling Water Heater Temperatures

The plumbing and heating industry has three new standards, but not all water heaters are required to meet them.

October 3, 2022

Ron George

The plumbing and heating industry has several standards covering water temperature in water distribution systems and plumbing fixtures to prevent scalding and Legionella bacterial growth. Read on for an explanation of three new standards focusing on water heaters.

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Keeping Clean at the Zoo

Colorado’s Cheyenne Mountain Zoo, which sees guests 365 days a year, partnered with Bradley to update zoo public restrooms.

September 5, 2022

Colorado’s Cheyenne Mountain Zoo, which sees guests 365 days a year, partnered with Bradley to update zoo public restrooms.

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Designing to Combat Legionella

Proper design of domestic water systems and use of standards are key to mitigating Legionella bacteria in facilities.

August 5, 2022

IAPMO Supports White House Initiatives to Improve Global Water Security, Modernize Building Codes

June 2, 2022

The new action plans will assist communities in becoming more resilient to extreme weather events, such as drought, and have broader access to affordable water and sanitation services.

IAPMO and AWWA Seek Public Input on Manual of Recommended Practices for Safe Closure and Reopening of Building Water Systems

June 2, 2022

On July 29, 2020, IAPMO and AWWA entered into a cooperative development agreement to produce a manual of recommended practices to support safe and effective water efficiency and water quality provisions for the built environment.

Bradley Corp. Annual Survey Shows Gender Differences in Handwashing Habits

May 5, 2022

According to the annual Healthy Handwashing Survey, women have reclaimed their leading position in handwashing diligence after being outperformed by men the past two years.

IAPMO Supports U.S. Sen. Baldwin's Healthy Drinking Water Affordability Act

May 2, 2022

The Act would provide grants for water testing and treatment technology directly to individuals, nonprofits and local governments in rural communities.

Haws Corp. Michael Haws Traynor Passes Away

May 2, 2022

Mike's grandfather, Luther Haws, was the first person to patent the drinking fountain in 1911 and his company — originally named the Haws Sanitary Drinking Faucet Co. — is a 4th generation family business now known as Haws Corp.