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Researchers Find ‘Definite Link’ Between Tainted Flint Water and Legionnaires’ Outbreak

NSF International, National Science Foundation to Host Legionella Conference

March 1, 2018

The three-day conference is sponsored by the National Science Foundation and marks the first time experts from industry, academia, public health, medicine and government will meet to discuss Legionella and other pathogens

PMI: Washington State Low-Flow Proposals May Present Legionnaires’ Threat

February 26, 2018

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Scientists hypothesize a connection between low flow rates and outbreaks of waterborne diseases such as Legionnaires’ disease, warns Plumbing Manufacturers International.

NSF International Appoints Dave Purkiss Vice President of Global Water Division

February 26, 2018

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In his new role, Purkiss leads NSF International's global water programs, including certification programs for products used in municipal water treatment, water distribution, residential drinking water treatment, plumbing, pools and spas, and wastewater treatment.

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Legionellosis: An Inconvenient Disease

Working toward prevention is the best way to address the problem.

February 21, 2018

Ron George

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If the conditions for bacteria growth are present, the bacteria will grow. DSo why not address the problem before it begins?

Canada Imposes Dumping, Subsidy Duties on Vietnamese Fittings

January 31, 2018

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The CBSA said that the investigations are the result of a complaint filed by Cello Products Inc (Cello) of Cambridge, Ontario.

The Future is Now

How Cool is That?

One of the best ways to keep data centers cool might surprise you.

January 25, 2018

BF Nagy

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Innovative solutions for data center cooling are taking center stage in the U.S., and they just might surprise you.

Plumbing & Heating Thoughts

The Stupidest Idea of 2018 Is …

… also the stupidest idea of all time as shoppers can’t wait to buy bottles of ‘raw’ water – untreated, unfiltered, unsterilized and often out of stock – all for $15 a gallon.

January 25, 2018

Steve Smith

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People are actually spending money to buy ‘raw’ water. Why?

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Dry Drains

Water conservation can affect drainline transport.

January 18, 2018

Ron George

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Drains are getting to the point where the flows are insufficient to transport solids down the drain, and this is why…

Construction Owner Faces Manslaughter Charges Over Trench Death

January 15, 2018

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This is the first time a Washington employer has faced felony charges for a workplace fatality.

Rheem Earns First Rule 1111 Certification for Residential Furnace

January 12, 2018

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SCAQMD created the California mandate to reduce nitrogen oxide in natural gas-fired, fan-type central furnaces from 40 nanograms per joule to 14 nanograms per joule.