Articles Tagged with ''water safety''

The new point-of-use water treatment system from Chicago Faucets adds a secondary defense to assist building water disinfection, the company notes. Chicago Faucets BioArmor, a UV-C point-of-use water treatment system helps reduce the number of dangerous microorganisms such as Legionella in building water systems.

Domestic hot water recirculation system design is a hot topic in our industry, for good reason. 

Anyone can become ASSE-12080 certified by completing 24 hours of approved education and then passing the ASSE-proctored exam.

A few weeks ago, I came across a heartbreaking news story about a 6-year-old boy from Texas who died after contracting a rare amoeba called Naegleria fowleri from the local water supply.

The guide provides a framework for building managers and a resource that water systems can utilize in supporting the business community in their service areas.

Copper alloy structures have changed drastically within the past decade to comply with low lead requirements for potable water. Common compositions added to the new alloys were bismuth, silicon, or binary alloys. The creation of these new brass and bronze structures resulted in concerns with valve performance by both engineers and contractors.  

A closer look at how the IPC addresses the disinfection of a building water system.

How top of mind is the topic of waterborne pathogens in healthcare settings?