New York City Local Law 159: What Monthly Legionella Testing Means for Your Cooling Tower Program
In 2015, a cooling tower outbreak in the South Bronx killed 12 people and sickened well over 100 more, prompting
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Digging Up Disease: Infection Prevention Strategies for Healthcare Construction Projects
Healthcare construction and remodeling projects can dramatically increase infection risks for vulnerable patients, staff, and visitors, but proactive environmental testing,
Legionella at Sea: Cruise Ship Water Management and Testing Programs to Prevent Legionnaires’ Disease
Infection control has become a critical concern for cruise line operators as ships grow larger and amenities become more complex.
Averting Tragedy: Testing Cooling Towers for Legionella
It Can Happen to Anyone Recently, a friend of mine relayed an interesting story to me. Her husband was walking
School Safety 101: Identifying the Hidden Threats of Legionella, Asbestos, and Lead
As schools across the country gear up for the new academic year, ensuring a safe and healthy learning environment for
The Hidden Risks of Healthcare Construction
With demands on the American healthcare system growing, construction projects to expand capacity or update services are a common sight
Should You Test for Legionella?
According to the Centers for Disease Control (CDC), Legionnaires’ disease is on the rise in the United States. In 2000,
What Facilities Managers Need to Know About New Jersey’s new “Legionella Law”
In 2024, the New Jersey state legislature passed S2188/A1970, a law requiring Public Community Water Systems, owners or operators of certain
What Community Water Systems Need to Know About New Jersey’s new “Legionella Law”
In 2024, the New Jersey state legislature passed S2188/A1970, a law requiring Public Community Water Systems, owners or operators of certain
Getting Rid of Lead and Copper in Drinking Water. Introducing Legionella?
Now that the U.S. EPA’s Lead and Copper Rule has been finalized, planning is underway in communities across the country to replace