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Articles Tagged with ''water safety''

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Legionella Prevention

Point-of-use water disinfection: a necessary public health solution

POU disinfecting systems represent a pragmatic and efficient approach to managing water safety.
Robbie Svidron
May 6, 2024

Point-of-use (POU) water disinfection isn't just about public health; it's also an essential engineering strategy in modern water systems, tackling waterborne diseases by ensuring safe drinking water directly at the point of consumption.


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01 PME Feb 2024 David Dexter column: Dirty chrome shower head with limescale
Plumbing Talking Points | David Dexter

Reducing the potential for pathogenic growth in showerheads

New products provide a step in the right direction.
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David Dexter
February 6, 2024

Introducing Safe Shower's new showerhead that minimizes the growth of biofilm and pathogens like Legionella. The showerhead circulates disinfectants like chlorine or UV water and uses UVC LED disinfectant approach that generates electricity using a tiny turbine.


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Guard on Compliance | Misty Guard

Forever chemicals in the news

The US EPA published a final rule for reporting and recordkeeping requirements for PFAS under the Toxic Substances Control Act.
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Misty Guard
November 30, 2023

Reviewing the final rule carefully can help you understand how it applies to specific products and organizations.


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Moen's Kevin Campbell joins Plumbing Manufacturers International Board of Directors

January 24, 2023

The newest member of the Plumbing Manufacturers International Board of Directors, Kevin Campbell is ready to make a meaningful impact as PMI begins its Rethink Water initiative.


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LIXIL's Sal Gattone elected president of Plumbing Manufacturers International’s 2023 Board of Directors

October 27, 2022

Plumbing Manufacturers International (PMI) announced the election of Sal Gattone as president of the 2023 PMI Board of Directors during PMI’s 68th Annual Meeting of the Membership. 


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Backflow prevention: The last line of defense for plumbing system safety

Backflow testers hold one of the most important roles in safeguarding water supplies.
John Vastyan
Dave Yates
Dave Yates
May 16, 2022

Two facets of building infrastructure have gained close attention in the wake of widespread disease: Indoor air quality and water quality within commercial structures. Adding to the problem of providing clean water, globally, are challenges posed by an aging municipal and commercial infrastructure.


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improved water intelligence

James Dipping: Water intelligence: Are you warmer or colder in finding a solution?

Failure to properly monitor and maintain a water system can have a direct impact on a company’s bottom line.
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James Dipping
May 11, 2022

In my January 2022 column, I made a broad call for improved water intelligence to offer improved building occupant health. This is nothing new to the HVAC industry, with system monitoring and control extending far beyond the mechanical room and into the most remote areas of the building


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A. O. Smith’s Jim Stern Named Water Quality Association President

May 9, 2022

Stern will help the association grow through its new strategic plan, which includes advancing the knowledge and professionalism of industry participants, increasing advocacy and driving public awareness and knowledge.


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hospitals and other health care facilities

Christoph Lohr: Water in health care facilities

The public health and economic nexus.
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Christoph Lohr
May 9, 2022

You would expect water in a hospital to be safe. But, far too often, water in hospitals and other health care facilities can put patients at risk of severe illness or death.


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Sloan partners with The Water Council's WAVE Program as inaugural member

April 12, 2022

Sloan announced its partnership with The Water Council as the inaugural member of its recently-launched WAVE program. A water stewardship initiative, the WAVE program provides companies like Sloan — a Water Council member since 2011 — with ways to improve their water stewardship efforts.


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