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How material selection, flow dynamics, temperature control and commissioning practices influence microbial and Legionella risk.

While the risk of Legionella exists across many types of buildings, healthcare and long-term care facilities are particularly vulnerable. These buildings often have large, complex plumbing systems with extensive pipe networks, variable water usage, and numerous fixtures, all of which can create conditions conducive to bacterial growth if not properly managed. As a result, even well-designed and well-maintained systems require ongoing attention to minimize risk.

Check out the ways in which these companies are getting involved, making changes and learn how you can too.

In nature, water moves in carefully balanced cycles: it falls as rain, runs along streams, and percolates through the soil. Each step in that journey is absolutely critical to maintaining water's life-giving power. Similarly, human plumbing and water systems are designed to replicate that balance.

Water chemistry significantly affects boilers, with scale buildup as small as one-sixteenth of an inch causing a 20 percent loss in heating efficiency and leading to corrosion, leaks, and potential boiler failure. Analyzing water chemistry beforehand is crucial for identifying necessary solutions and ensuring long-term performance.

Three people have died from the disease outbreak, and more than 20 have been hospitalized, according to the latest data from CNN.

This article highlights how IAPMO is enhancing research through the Water Demand Calculator®, the Innovation and Research Fund, and the integration of ESPRI, signaling a shift towards evidence-based practices that align science with codes.

By 2026, the U.S. Department of Energy (DOE) is expected to require all commercial water heaters to use condensing technology. The SUF commercial water heater offers superior performance with advanced features and complies with evolving local and national regulations.

Proper water heater sizing in any application hinges primarily on user consumption within a given period. That much is probably obvious, even to someone who has never sized a water heater. What complicates matters, especially in a large commercial application, is the cadence of that usage.

Plumbers are vital for ensuring safe water for drinking and sanitation. Their role will become even more critical as we face new water-related challenges.