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EU Collaboration Claims New Photonic Technique Will Slash Legionella Detection Time

Does not require combination with protein

February 20, 2017

The European collaborative Poseidon project says it has developed a scanner that can detect Legionella bacteria in under one hour rather than the 10 days of cultivation and analysis normally required.

Webcast to Discuss How to Comply with ASHRAE Legionella Standard

Presentation titled Following ASHRAE 188 with Limited Time, Money, and Personnel

December 16, 2016

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HC Info will host a live online discussion about pressure facing building operators in the U.S. to comply with ASHRAE Standard 188 regarding Legionella risk, and on health departments to establish regulations.

Light-based Scanner Said to Detect Legionella in A/C Systems in Minutes

EU collaboration claims new photonic technique will slash detection time

Andrew Gaved

November 21, 2016

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The European collaborative Poseidon project says it has developed a scanner that can detect Legionella bacteria in under one hour, rather than the 10 days of cultivation and analysis normally required.

Delta Unveils Antimicrobial Cooling Tower to Combat Legionella

Reduces the risk of propagation of cooling tower-borne pathogens

October 26, 2016

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Legionella, the bacteria that causes potentially fatal Legionnaires’ disease, and other strains of pathogens that can be hosted by cooling towers, can now be substantially reduced by the development of a new antimicrobial cooling tower introduced by Delta Cooling Towers.

Legionella Lab Hires Director to Expand Consulting Services

He brings environmental engineering and Legionella control experience

October 24, 2016

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Special Pathogens Laboratory has announced that Kevin E. Merritt, MSE, has joined the firm to expand its Legionella consulting services as director of SPL Consulting Services. An environmental engineer, Merritt is experienced in project management, team leadership, and water management programs.

A building engineer examines an LST-style centrifugal cooling tower during a routine maintenance checkup. PHOTO COURTESY OF EVAPCO INC.

Technology, Demand Drive Cooling Tower Market

Water conservation, management, and efficiency driving innovation

Nicole Krawcke

October 3, 2016

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A recent MarketsandMarkets study estimates the cooling tower market will reach $2.88 billion — a compound annual growth rate (CAGR) of 4.2 percent — by 2020.

Four Reasons CDC’s New Toolkit Could Impact Legionnaires’ Litigation

CDC emphasizes the need for better building water management

Matthew R. Freije

September 5, 2016

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The Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) report in early June about the increased number of Legionnaires’ disease cases and the need for building water management certainly caught the attention of the media.

Webcast Discusses How to Properly Execute a Water Management Program

Lessons from UCSF Medical Center’s successful program

August 30, 2016

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An effective water management program is necessary to prevent Legionella in building water systems. In the 60-minute webcast, “Lessons to Learn from UCSF Medical Center on Executing a Water Management Program,” Matt Freije of HC Info will interview officials from UCSF Medical Center about its program.

Better Water Management Needed to Prevent Legionnaires' Disease Outbreaks

New CDC toolkit offers tips for reducing germ’s growth, spread in building water systems

June 10, 2016

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More effective water management might have prevented most of the Legionnaires’ disease outbreaks the U.S. Centers for Disease Control and Prevention(CDC) investigated from 2000 through 2014, according to a new CDC report.

Webcast to Show How to Configure a Legionella Water Management Plan

Will provide a demonstration of how to comply with ASHRAE Standard 188

January 7, 2016

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To aid building owners and operators in creating a Legionella water management plan to comply with ANSI/ASHRAE Standard 188-2015 or New York laws, Matt Freije of HC Info is offering a webcast where he will configure a water management plan for a sample New York City office building.