Legionella Testing

Many offices may not be occupied at some point. Whether due to the coronavirus, an employee retreat or even construction work on the building, offices that come back after significant time away will need to address certain potential issues or tasks when they return. One of those tasks is examining the water system. The elements […]

Legionella testing should be a regular part of your water management plan, regardless of whether you operate the most common culprits behind the spread of Legionnaires’ disease, such as cooling towers. However, testing is not as simple as dipping a test strip into the water that comes out of your tap; in fact, it is […]

Illnesses in humans are most often brought about seemingly without cause; microparticles and bacteria enter the body without warning from a variety of sources and cause sickness and potentially even death. However, thanks to advances in technology, science and monitoring, it is now more possible than ever before to not only understand how human illness […]

When it comes time to test for Legionella in your water supply, it is important to understand that this is not a process that should be attempted by someone without experience. Most facilities rely on professional Legionella testing companies to handle this part of water system maintenance due to a combination of time and money […]

Having a building test positive for Legionella is many owners’ and managers’ worst nightmare, though they may not realize just how important this situation is until it occurs. Legionella is a potentially deadly bacteria, which means that it must be tackled quickly—ideally before it arises at all, but immediately after it is discovered if it […]

Legionella testing should be a regular part of any facility’s maintenance if they use equipment that requires water in order to operate; that qualification fits most places, which at the very least are likely to have a water heater or perhaps a cooling tower or evaporative condenser. The choice becomes even simpler for facilities relying […]

Cooling towers are some of the most complex aspects of a building’s HVAC system, and they can pose a number of unique problems. However, they are also valuable tools for efficiently controlling the temperature of a large building and fulfilling the structure’s unique HVAC needs. Thus, regular maintenance of the tower is critical for proper […]

Cooling towers, spas, condensers and a variety of other tools all typically require regular inspection in order to ensure that they are working safely. One of the cornerstones of these inspections is the detection of Legionella, which many building owners and operators are likely already familiar with. However, one lesser-known but important metric of ensuring […]

If you own or operate a business that utilizes a cooling tower or condenser, you are likely aware that the local and state government regulate the use of these machines. This generally includes regular inspections of the facility and its equipment to ensure that the cooling tower is functioning as intended. However, you can also […]