Common Causes of Sediment in Building Water Systems
Sediment is a collection of foreign materials introduced into building water systems from several sources. Some of these sources are naturally occurring, such as soil runoff. Other sources are infrastructure-related, most often from pipe and equipment corrosion. Sediment in your building’s water system can cause several issues. It can damage piping and equipment, decrease the […]
News Release: New Study Shows Copper-Silver Ionization is Effective for Legionella Control
Legionnaires’ disease cases have increased nearly tenfold in recent decades, leading to thousands of hospitalizations and deaths. Outbreaks are linked to Legionella, a bacteria found in potable water systems in large facilities like hospitals, multi-family buildings, resorts, and office buildings. A recently published study shows that copper-silver ionization effectively controls Legionella in building water systems […]
Water Management Guidelines for Healthcare
According to the CDC, healthcare-associated infections impact 722,000 patients annually in the United States, costing healthcare facilities more than $28 billion. A study published in the National Library of Medicine found that 20% of healthcare-associated infections are caused by water. Taking a proactive approach to water management in your healthcare facility can help you protect patients, keep them […]
Ten Causes of Legionella in a Building’s Water Supply
Water from municipal water systems is often contaminated with small amounts of bacteria, parasites, fungi, and other organisms that escape disinfection methods. The low amounts of these organisms generally do not cause disease but can pose a threat in complex or multi-story plumbing systems due to various factors. Here are the most common. Water temperature […]
New Water Cleaning Technologies For Your Facility
Providing clean water is one of the most basic responsibilities of any facility owner or operator, and it’s especially true in the case of healthcare facilities, hotels, or any other property where large groups of people gather. New water technologies are constantly emerging, and it behooves you to pay attention to them in case one […]
ASSE Standard 12080: Best Practices for Water Safety and Water Management
ASSE Standard 12080 is a comprehensive standard for Legionella water safety and water management program professionals. It sets a minimum criteria for individuals performing building water system risk assessments and developing water management programs. Who does ASSE Standard 12080 apply to? ASSE Standard 12080 applies to anyone involved in water management, including facility managers, healthcare engineers, infection […]
Types of Commercial Water Filters
Protecting your commercial property from waterborne diseases means having a sound filtration system to keep your water clean. However, there are multiple commercial water filters, meaning you may need clarification about what you need. Read on to learn more about industrial water filters and which ones you should install around your facility. What is point-of-entry […]
Is Copper-Silver Ionization the Best for Water Disinfection?
Safe, clean drinking water is more than essential — it’s imperative. Any building where people live, work, or play must keep water free from the host of waterborne pathogens that could be lurking within its plumbing. Bacteria, mold, viruses, and more living in the drinking water can expose people to a gallery of diseases and […]
