Legionella

IAPMO Partners With Pace to Offer ASSE 12080 Legionella Water Safety Training

Thu, 26 Feb 2026 14:26:00 -0500

The program prepares water management professionals for ASSE 12080 certification and leadership in building water safety.

Wint Introduces AI-Powered Water Temperature Analysis to Identify Boiler Issues and Reduce Energy Waste

Wed, 19 Nov 2025 10:46:00 -0500

Wint has introduced AI-driven temperature analysis, a tool that links water flow and temperature patterns to give facility and sustainability teams deeper insight into how water behaves across building systems.

Emergency Response to Legionella Bacteria Suspected or Confirmed in a Building Water System, Part 3

Mon, 03 Nov 2025 00:00:00 -0500

Learn the critical steps for safely flushing, disinfecting, and documenting building water systems when Legionella bacteria are suspected or confirmed.

Chicago Faucets Sponsors ASHE Webinar: Plumbing Design Strategies to Control Waterborne Pathogens in Healthcare Facilities

Tue, 21 Oct 2025 10:30:00 -0400

Chicago Faucets is proud to serve as a sponsor of ASHE Engineering Week 2025, a national initiative recognizing the essential role of healthcare engineers in creating safer, more efficient facilities.

Emergency Flushing and Disinfection for Legionella, Part 2

Wed, 01 Oct 2025 00:00:00 -0400

With Legionnaires' disease outbreaks on the rise across the U.S., building owners must act fast—this article outlines critical emergency flushing and disinfection steps to stop Legionella bacteria before it spreads.

Emergency Flushing and Disinfection for Legionella, Part 1

Mon, 01 Sep 2025 00:00:00 -0400

When Legionella strikes, emergency flushing and disinfection of a building’s water systems isn’t just critical—it’s the first line of defense against a deadly outbreak.

Plumbing Study Shows Higher Flow Velocities and Right-Sizing Design Strategies Key to Building Water Quality

Mon, 25 Aug 2025 10:16:00 -0400

A new study from the Plastic Pipe and Fittings Association, conducted by researchers at Drexel University suggests higher flow velocities and smaller diameter plumbing results in better building water quality.

Minimizing Risk of Legionella Should Remain a Top Priority for Facility Managers

Tue, 19 Aug 2025 12:27:00 -0400

Goodway Technologies shares tips for performing preventative maintenance amid recent NYC outbreak.

ASHRAE Highlights Resources to Address Legionella Risk and Water Supply Management

Fri, 08 Aug 2025 10:55:00 -0400

ASHRAE reaffirms its commitment to public health amid Legionnaires’ disease outbreaks.

Chicago Faucets Hosts Public Health Webinar to Help Facilities Comply with Emerging Legionella Regulations

Fri, 06 Jun 2025 09:22:20 -0400

Spenser Johnson will present "Navigating Evolving Water Management Regulations: Ensuring Compliance & Public Safety” on Thursday, June 19, at 11 a.m. CDT.

Keeping Your Building Safe: How to Conduct Water Risk Assessments

Wed, 16 Apr 2025 11:17:00 -0400

Chicago Faucets presents Industrial Hygienist Megan Canright Racicot.

Chicago Faucets Presents Webinar with Brian Yelton Addressing Plumbing Design and Waterborne Infection Risks in Buildings

Tue, 04 Mar 2025 09:36:00 -0500

Chicago Faucets, invites industry professionals to the webinar, "Plumbing Design: Strategies to Minimize Waterborne Infections in the New Age of Water Management," on March 12, 2025, at 11 AM CST.

Fighting Legionella: Protecting Commercial or Healthcare Facilities with Multibarrier Approach

Mon, 03 Feb 2025 00:00:00 -0500

With the right conditions — typically water that’s not moved or exchanged frequently, and with tepid to warm temperatures — Legionella thrives in piped water system biofilm.

Closing the Knowledge Gap for Reducing Legionella in Building Water Distribution Systems

Mon, 03 Feb 2025 00:00:00 -0500

Plumbing engineers and contractors need to gain a deeper understanding of water quality science and implement effective water management programs based on ANSI/ASHRAE standards.

Chicago Faucets Presents Mitigating Healthcare Waterborne Infections: The Latest in Compliance, Science and Plumbing Innovations

Mon, 28 Oct 2024 11:58:00 -0400

Chicago Faucets is excited to bring together industry leaders in science, water management, and engineering to explore the intersection of water safety and infection prevention in healthcare facilities for a panel discussion.

IAPMO Seeks Water Demand Calculator Consensus Body Members for Development of ANSI-CAN Standard IAPMO Z1403

Wed, 21 Aug 2024 10:02:00 -0400

Industry stakeholders — including installers, manufacturers, plumbing professionals and the general public — are invited and encouraged to apply to participate.

Watts to Host ASPE Accredited Webinar on Mastering Flow & Temperature Control

Mon, 19 Aug 2024 12:21:00 -0400

Watts has announced “Mastering Flow & Temperature: Mitigating Waterborne Pathogens,” an ASPE-accredited webinar worth 0.1 CEUs.

The Synergy of Condensing Boilers, Plate-and-Frame Heat Exchangers in Health Care Heating Systems

Mon, 08 Jul 2024 00:00:00 -0400

Due to the critical nature of hot water systems serving HVAC and plumbing needs, it is essential to provide water heating systems that are energy-efficient, sustainable and safe for health-care patients.

Crashing the Legionella Party: Plumbing Design Meets Infection Control

Mon, 01 Jul 2024 00:00:00 -0400

More than 40 years after its discovery, it shocks me to say that the number of reported cases of Legionnaires’ Disease in the United States has been rising since 2003.

Planning Plumbing Systems for Water Management Compliance

Mon, 06 May 2024 00:00:00 -0400

The design of a building’s plumbing system must go beyond Legionella mitigation and streamline compliance tasks for facility managers. ASHRAE Standard 188, Legionellosis: Risk Management For Building Water Systems, targeted those tasked with maintaining building water systems.

ASSE/IAPMO/ANSI 12080 for Legionella Water Safety and Management Personnel Now Available

Mon, 26 Feb 2024 12:46:00 -0500

ASSE/IAPMO/ANSI 12080, Professional Qualifications Standard for Legionella Water Safety and Management Personnel, has been designated as an American National Standard by the American National Standards Institute (ANSI) and is now available for purchase.

Sustainable Water Fixtures and Legionella Control

Mon, 04 Dec 2023 00:00:00 -0500

As plumbing flow rates have declined since the passage of the Safe Drinking Water Act in 1991, the potential for Legionella growth in building plumbing systems has risen. Engineers must consider this — as well as scald risk and chemical eradication of the bacteria — when designing plumbing systems.

Become an ASSE-Certified Legionella Water Safety and Management Specialist

Wed, 22 Nov 2023 17:41:00 -0500

Choose a date and register to become certified in just three days.

Legionella In Our Water: How We Can Prevent It

Mon, 02 Oct 2023 00:00:00 -0400

The proper prevention of bacteria growth is achieved by proper system design, system maintenance and added system solutions. However, the effectiveness of these treatments, solutions and processes can vary with the different types of buildings and applications. They can have negative effects if applied incorrectly. Read on for tips on applying these solutions.

Save Your Seat: Register for Legionella Water Safety and Management Specialist Training

Fri, 07 Jul 2023 16:44:00 -0400

Attendees will gain the requisite knowledge, understanding, and competency to serve as a member of a facilities water safety team to help protect against Legionella outbreaks and react to one appropriately should it occur.

Texas Legislature Reaffirms Support for Uniform Plumbing Code

Fri, 02 Jun 2023 10:26:00 -0400

The 88^th Texas Legislature this session has reaffirmed support for the Uniform Plumbing Code.

Watts Offers Online Training on Mitigating Legionella Risk

Mon, 08 May 2023 10:15:00 -0400

This highly informative 2.5-hour course is specifically designed for facility managers, engineers, and infection control professionals.

The Future is Flushing: The Key to Safe Hospital Water

Mon, 03 Apr 2023 00:00:00 -0400

Water stagnation in piping because of low or no occupancy offers the perfect breeding ground for Legionella and other waterborne pathogens. For hospitals, it is a critical issue affecting patient health and safety. Read on to discover how regularly flushing lines with water can mitigate the issue.

Legionella In Our Water: What We Can Do About It

Mon, 03 Apr 2023 00:00:00 -0400

Plumbing designers and engineers will have the tools and knowledge to mitigate the potential of Legionella growth if they implement the correct actions and abide by relative regulations.

Intellihot Introduces World's First Point-of-use Disinfection Tankless Water Heater

Thu, 30 Mar 2023 13:16:00 -0400

The Legionator significantly reduces the potential for Legionella at the point-of-use using technology developed by Intellihot, including a built-in ozone generator and quartz scale-free heating.