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Plumbing designers are expected to recognize known risks, apply industry standards appropriately and design systems that balance competing hazards in a defensible way.
May 4, 2026
Learn how plumbing engineers must balance the conflicting risks of Legionella control and scald prevention by applying ASSE standards to meet the modern professional standard of care.
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.
Learn the critical steps for safely flushing, disinfecting, and documenting building water systems when Legionella bacteria are suspected or confirmed.
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.
Building owners, operators or water management teams can use a checklist to develop a customized emergency flushing and disinfecting protocol or use it as part of a water management plan.
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.
Proper procedures, guided by water management plans and regulatory codes, are essential to ensure effective disinfection while avoiding damage to plumbing systems.
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.
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.