Legionella is a significant concern for any facility manager. This dangerous bacteria — and the life-threatening illness it causes — is an ongoing and complex problem that often originates in a building’s …
11 Factors That Cause Legionella Growth in Industrial Water Systems
You may already know the basics about Legionella: it causes a serious, potentially fatal illness known as Legionnaires’ disease. And, contaminated building water systems are responsible for most Legionnaires’ outbreaks. …
11 Legionella Terms You Need to Know
If you’re considering a Legionella water management program, you’re probably getting to know some of the details of this complicated process. You may already know that Legionella can occur in many different industrial water …
Is Your Building at Risk for Legionella Bacteria?
Legionnaire’s disease is a serious lung infection that is on the rise in the U.S. It occurs when someone inhales water droplets contaminated with Legionella bacteria. The vast majority of Legionnaire’s outbreaks …
Regular Equipment Maintenance Increases Water Efficiency & Reduces Cost
Have you noticed an increase in water treatment costs recently? Underserved equipment may be to blame. From skyrocketing energy costs to increase in chemicals used to chemically balance the water, …
Self-Service Water Treatment May Be Costing You More
Whether you’re new to property management or have an expanding portfolio of properties with a range of uses for water and equipment, water treatment can be an overwhelming task. With …
Common Types of Corrosion: What You Can Do About It
If you live in the snow belt, you’re familiar with seeing cars driving around with rust spots on window seams, doors, and rocker panels. Not only is this unsightly, it …
Concerned about Legionella In Your Water?
“Residents contracting Legionnaire’s Disease: Source Unknown.” Sounds like a nightmare water scenario, right? A scary one, to be sure, however not a headline you’re destined to face if you take …