The current COVID-19 pandemic has illuminated many weaknesses regarding how we design and construct water systems in our buildings.

"Managing Water Flow in DHWS When Performing Thermal Disinfection" will take place on March 4 at 10 a.m. CST.

To help prevent Legionella bacteria growth and Legionnaires’ disease outbreaks, which is now particularly relevant as buildings reopen following COVID-19 closures, the American Chemistry Council (ACC) has sponsored a free, downloadable booklet, Legionella Management in Building Water Systems: The Role of Chlorine Products.

One of my engineering students is taking on this topic for his master’s capstone project; he would appreciate your input.

A broad range of allied trade professionals are invited to join a leading panel of experts — beginning Tuesday, Nov. 3 at 10 a.m. EST — during six weekly panel discussions as they address healthcare design and water safety for Watts Healthcare LIVE.

As schools across the country work to reopen, Intellihot implores K-12 school administrators to take preventative health and safety measures.

ASHRAE’s Building Readiness guidance provides practical information and checklists to help minimize the chance of spreading SARS-CoV-2, the virus that causes COVID-19.

SPL President Janet Stout, Ph.D., a clinical and environmental biologist with more than 30 years of pioneering research in Legionella, will teach the three-day course.

The guideline is intended for use by owners of human-occupied buildings and those involved in the design, construction, installation, commissioning, management, operation, maintenance, and service of centralized building water systems and components.

Following these procedures should prevent thousands of workers from getting sick and dying from Legionnaire’s disease and other types of waterborne illnesses associated with stagnant water.