Legionella Prevention

Water treatment comprises a large segment of a facility’s water management plan alongside issues such as waste, environmental safety and efficiency. However, it can be hard to understand exactly what sorts of treatments will benefit your facility versus the risk of spending money on water system management strategies that are not necessary. One thing is […]

If you are in charge of managing a commercial water system, you likely have a lot to think about, from efficiency and function to safety. State and local governments maintain regulations specifically about the presence of Legionella in commercial water systems, which is another aspect that you must keep in mind. To prevent Legionella from […]

As you consider how to conquer and prevent Legionella in your commercial water heater, you may have already heard of a variety of common tools such as chemical water treatment, pH balancing and disinfection. However, what temperature you keep the water at in your water heater also plays a significant role in the growth (or […]

If your facility operates cooling towers, hot tubs, condensers or other equipment that utilizes freshwater, you and the community around you could be at risk of Legionella. This bacteria that causes Legionnaires’ disease and Pontiac fever can be deadly, but regular preventative steps can stop its growth in its tracks. In addition to the knowledge […]

Anyone who is in charge of managing a cooling tower has a responsibility to keep it safe to operate. Cooling towers are a particular risk when considering the spread of Legionella bacteria due to the way that they perform their tasks, creating water vapor through evaporation during the process of heat exchange. If the system […]

Summertime is a high-energy time for most facilities, as their cooling towers kick into high gear and work harder than ever to keep the building systems cool. However, this boosted operation level also means that a cooling tower that is fostering Legionella bacteria may pose a greater danger than ever thanks to the growth-promoting effects […]

Buildings and facilities that rely on a cooling tower to manage their air temperature must undergo regular and comprehensive inspection in order to ensure that their machinery is safe. However, the safety of a cooling tower does not just rely on the correct functioning of its mechanical parts; the water in the tower must also […]

If you are in need of a Legionella prevention plan for your building or facility, you may have attempted to create and manage a strategy on your own. However, working with a consultant is often a better choice than tackling a Legionella issue alone, both for safety’s sake and for the sake of a comprehensive […]

Anyone who spends time in a building that uses freshwater could be risking exposure to any bacteria that exist in the water, including Legionella. For this reason, building owners or maintenance managers have a responsibility to ensure that they maintain a robust Legionella prevention plan in order to keep people safe when they visit. Legionella […]