Sediment in Building Water Systems: How It Impacts Plumbing and Budget
Sediment in your building’s water system can cause damage to plumbing, increase maintenance costs, and promote bacterial growth. To ensure your building water system runs smoothly and efficiently, it’s crucial to understand what sediment is, how it enters your water system, and strategies to control it. Sediment in building water systems Sediment is a naturally […]
CDC Report Links Cluster of Healthcare-Associated Infections to Water System
A report published in CDC’s Morbidity and Mortality Weekly Report on August 4, 2023 linked a cluster of healthcare-associated infections to an Idaho hospital’s potable water system. According to the report, two patients who stayed in the same ICU room four months apart were found to be infected with carbapenemase-producing carbapenem-resistant Pseudomonas aeruginosa (CP-CRPA). Carbapenem-resistant organisms, such […]
LiquiTech Joins the National Association of Manufacturers
LiquiTech, a leading chemical-free, sustainable water treatment solutions provider, proudly announces its membership with the esteemed National Association of Manufacturers (NAM). NAM, the nation’s most influential advocate for manufacturers, actively strengthens American manufacturing through policy advocacy, inspiring a new generation of talent, legal representation for manufacturers’ interests, performance-enhancing programs, and authoritative news coverage. “We are thrilled to […]
LiquiTech’s Loan VanAuker Chosen as Ambassador for Prestigious This is Public Health Program
LiquiTech, the leading provider of chemical-free and sustainable water treatment solutions, is pleased to announce that the Association of Schools and Programs of Public Health (ASPPH) has chosen Loan VanAuker as an ambassador for their prestigious This is Public Health program for the 2023-2024 term. VanAuker is an infection prevention and control epidemiologist at LiquiTech with more than 15 years of […]
What is a Water Management Program?
Building water systems can create perfect conditions for Legionella and other waterborne pathogens to multiply and cause disease. Some factors in building water systems contributing to Legionella and pathogen growth include water stagnation, lack of disinfectant, water temperatures, and sediment. A water management program works to pinpoint potential hazards within the water system, so controls […]
Why Legionella Testing is Essential for Building Owners
An essential part of building ownership is ensuring your drinking water is safe. This includes having an active water management program and conducting regular testing for Legionella bacteria. What is Legionella? Legionella is a type of bacteria that can grow in your building’s water system. Legionella is pathogenic, meaning that exposure to it can cause disease. It […]
Benefits of UV Disinfection Water Treatment
According to the EPA, more than 90 contaminants may be present in drinking water. UV light water treatment can eliminate up to 99.99% of the microbial contaminants commonly found in water. It does not require the use of chemicals and does not produce harmful byproducts. This blog post will explore the benefits of UV light water treatment. […]
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 […]
