Items Tagged with 'Legionella'

 In the 50 years since Legionnaires’ was given its name, tens of thousands of Americans have lost their lives to this disease which is the leading cause of waterborne illness and death in the US. 

Stagnant water is a threat to public health in recreation facilities that are intermittently used.

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.

The webinar, "Plumbing Design Strategies to Control Waterborne Pathogens in Healthcare Facilities," will take place on Wednesday, October 22 from 12:00 PM to 1:00 PM CDT. 

ASHRAE has shared resources to help educate and mitigate the risk of Legionnaires’ disease.

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

Spenser Johnson to present "Navigating Evolving Water Management Regulations: Ensuring Compliance & Public Safety” Thursday, June 19, 2025, at 11:00 am CDT.

In a recent whitepaper written by Dr. Janet Stout and Abraham Cullom of the Special Pathogens lab – both legionella experts – it’s reported that legionaires disseas is on the rise, particularly in the healthcare setting. Cliamte change, aging infrastrcuturem increasing population are all identified factors that increase legionella cases.