Legionella growth News
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New CDC Vital Signs Report on Legionnaires` Disease: What You Need to Know
This afternoon the CDC released its latest Vital Signs report, which focuses on how Legionnaires' Disease affects the healthcare system and how a comprehensive water treatment and management program is the most effective method of prevention. The report frequently cites ASHRAE Standard 188, which was developed by a large committee of subject and related-subject matter experts along with voting ...
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An Examination of Dead Legs, Water Flow, and Legionella Growth
The relationship between stagnant sections in building water systems, known as dead legs, water flow conditions, and the risk of Legionella, a bacterium that causes Legionnaires’ disease, is more complex and multifaceted than commonly perceived. In this article, we explore these topics in-depth, using insights from scientific studies and valuable industry ...
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Legionella Testing in Care Homes
Owners and those with roles of responsibility in care homes have a legal duty for properly maintaining water systems and assessing them for risk. Legionnaires’ disease is a condition that can be contracted from Legionella bacteria which is commonly found in water systems, cooling towers and spas/ pools. It can result in flu-like symptoms and pneumonia, and it can be life threatening. Those ...
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Lets Talks Legionella With Ray Field Director Of Liquid Solutions
ASHRAE Standard 188-2015 has everyone in the industry raising the subject on the most effective way to manage Legionella, including more comprehensive cooling tower maintenance strategies and how these can promote better IAQ. This September 12th – 14th, at the upcoming ASHRAE IAQ Conference, Ray Field, Director of Goodway Liquid Solutions, will discuss a five-step preventative maintenance ...
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Monitoring Building Water Systems to Prevent Outbreaks of Legionnaires’ Disease
Legionellosis is a respiratory disease caused by a type of bacteria known as Legionella. It includes both Legionnaires’ disease and Pontiac fever, which people can develop by breathing droplets of water from the air that are contaminated with the bacteria. Legionella is naturally found in in freshwater environments, like lakes and streams. However, according to the Centers for Disease ...
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Cooling Towers & Legionnaires Disease
The largest outbreak of Legionnaires’ disease in New York City history was traced to a cooling tower at a Bronx hotel in 2015. Over 120 people were infected and 12 of them died causing health officials to establish regulations for ongoing Legionella control measures. In March of 2016 in Sydney, Australia, 12 cooling towers tested positive for Legionella levels above the regulatory ...
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How to Prevent Legionnaires disease in hot water systems
Legionnaires disease is a potentially fatal form of pneumonia that is caused by Legionella bacteria which can be found in many natural fresh water resources. However, it can also be present in the water systems of domestic and commercial buildings. Very small amounts of Legionella are commonly found in water, however, it will only become a serious issue when it breeds. This can lead to the ...
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Waterborne Pathogens a Growing Concern in US Drinking Water, CDC Report Shows
The Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) has released a report summarizing waterborne disease outbreaks in the United States between 2015 and 2020. The report Surveillance of Waterborne Disease Outbreaks Associated with Drinking Water includes data voluntarily reported by public health agencies to the CDC through the National Outbreak Reporting System (NORS). Data reported ...
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Water Management Design Considerations for Engineers
Water management plays a pivotal role in maintaining the safety and efficiency of our buildings. As engineers and plumbing professionals, understanding the intricacies of water management best practices can guide our designs and ensure they meet industry ...
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Legionella Risk in Potable Cold Water Systems
Legionella, a waterborne pathogen, contaminates approximately half of all building water systems, including both potable and non-potable systems. It is typically introduced into building water systems from the municipal cold water supply. Once present, it can thrive in areas of the water system that offer ideal conditions for growth, such as warm water, sediment accumulation, stagnant water, or ...
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Legionella and Waterborne Pathogens 101 for Plumbing Engineers
Successful plumbing engineering involves the comprehensive understanding and meticulous control of waterborne pathogens, with a particular focus on Legionella. These harmful pathogens can infiltrate building water systems through various means, such as contaminated water sources or inadequate water treatment. To effectively mitigate the risk of Legionella and other waterborne pathogens, ...
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Use Pathex to Control Legionella and Maintain Building Water Systems During Reopening
While COVID-19 has temporarily closed many buildings, the operations of their water systems have also been drastically reduced. This can result in optimal conditions for the growth and spread of Legionella. As businesses begin to reoper, the CDC has released guidance for building water systems, with the first step being to establish or update a water management program. The guidelines can be ...
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2016 Dealer Design Award Winner - The TFC 200
When our customers told us they needed an effective solution for removing scale that was safer than dumping acid into cooling tower water, we were all ears. Shortly after, we introduced the TFC-200 Cooling Tower Fill Cleaner as a solution and 13 categories, 20 contractor reviews and 88 entries later, its unique features and ease of use has earned it a Bronze ranking in this year’s Dealer ...
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HSE prosecutes two UK companies following outbreak of legionnaire’s disease
The Health and Safety Executive (HSE) has renewed its warning to companies to ensure that water storage and cooling systems are adequately treated to prevent the growth of the legionella bacteria – which affects around 300 people in the UK each year. Warning comes after HP Bulmer Limited and Nalco Limited, who had previously pleaded guilty to contraventions of the Health and Safety at Work etc ...
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Legionella in VA Hospital May have Survived Years of Eradication Efforts
Late last month, the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) reported on the recent Legionnaires’ disease outbreak at the Veterans Affairs Pittsburgh Healthcare System. According to their report, 29 of the 44 environmental samples they collected at the facility showed growth of Legionella. The CDC reported, “There was persistence of a highly pathogenic strain of Legionella ...
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Bacteria that Causes Legionnaires' Disease Frequently Found in Cooling Towers
Last year, the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) announced the results of a study on the prevalence of Legionella bacteria in cooling towers across the country. According to media reports, CDC researchers found that 84% of the 196 cooling towers tested for Legionella DNA came back positive and viable Legionella was confirmed in approximately 40% of the cooling towers. This is a ...
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Legionella Testing Can Prevent Deaths from Healthcare-Associated Legionella Outbreaks
The Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) recently reported that hospitals and healthcare facilities need a water management plan and should test for Legionella. The CDC announced that most deaths from healthcare-associated Legionella outbreaks might have been prevented if healthcare facilities proactively tested for Legionella. EMLab P&K, a TestAmerica company, has the largest ...
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Alliance to Prevent Legionnaires` Disease Launches New Website
An alliance to prevent Legionnaire's disease has recently launched www.PreventLegionnaires.org, a brand new website aimed at providing the public with information about Legionella bacteria, its source and how individuals become infected with Legionnaires' disease. The website launch coincides with the release of the CDC Vital Signs and Morbidity and Mortality Weekly Report (MMWR), confirming that ...
By Evapco Inc.
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COVID-19 Shutdown Can Make Buildings Sick
When buildings stand virtually abandoned due to pandemic stay-at-home orders, water stops flowing through their plumbing and bad things start to happen inside the pipes. Harmful chemicals begin to build up and potentially pathogenic microorganisms start to grow. It takes only days for dangerous concentrations to form, but many buildings will remain closed for months. How serious might the problem ...
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Healthcare Facilities in Puerto Rico and CMS Requirements to Reduce Legionella Risks
The Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services (CMS) released a survey and certification memo last June stating requirements for healthcare facilities to develop and adhere to ASHRAE-compliant water management programs. These programs are meant to reduce the risk for Legionella and other bacterial and fungal pathogens associated with water systems. Exposure to Legionella sources in healthcare ...
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