In potable and non-potable water systems Legionella is a common bacteria. The liability for attempting to control and test for Legionella rests on the building owner. With Legionella testing, treatment, and water management plans, the risk is significantly reduced.
The last several years have brought about some profound changes to the issues facing facility managers and directors. Among them is managing risk associated with proper cooling tower care and the potential for Legionnaires Disease. The Center for Disease Control (CDC) reports confirm that the frequency of cases continues to rise each year and the Center for Medicare & Medicaid Services (CMS) and other regulatory agencies have made it clear that many water systems within facilities should be taking a proactive approach to managing this risk.
In response to an industry-wide plea for standard measures for Legionella control, the Association of Water Technologies (AWT) recently issued guidance. AWT is widely regarded as the water treatment industry’s primary resource for credible and effective guidelines. We feel that it is important to communicate their guidance to you. Click the button/link below to download the Association of Water Technologies’ Position Statement & Guidance Document on Legionella.
AWT’s Position Statement & Guidance on Legionella
It’s clear that every cooling tower system is different in design, risk for contamination and exposure to human life. Accordingly, Chardon establishes programs with the flexibility to meet the diverse needs of the facilities while recommending the practices outlined in AWT’s guidelines. In addition to our long-standing approaches to service, optimization, and scale and corrosion management, the guidance from AWT addresses biological control and documentation up to the level deemed necessary to control Legionella growth within your cooling tower system. It provides testing and remediation procedures as well as guidance on maintenance practices needed to meet the standard.
Below is our curated list of external resources that offer more information on Legionella. If you are not currently a Chardon Labs customer and would like to talk to a Chardon representative about our treatment services and our water management plans offerings, please give us a call or fill out our contact form and a representative will be in touch.
Our Legionella Testing & Control Services
It’s clear that every cooling tower system is different in design, risk for contamination and exposure to human life. Accordingly, Chardon establishes programs with the flexibility to meet the diverse needs of the facilities while recommending the practices outlined in AWT’s guidelines.
In addition to our long-standing approaches to service, optimization, and scale and corrosion management, the guidance from AWT addresses biological control and documentation up to the level deemed necessary to control Legionella growth within your cooling tower system. It provides testing and remediation procedures as well as guidance on maintenance practices needed to meet the standard.
We are a commercial water treatment and chemical supplier that offers services in 13 different states throught the Mid-Atlantic and Midwest. We specialize in treating boiler systems, cooling towers and closed-loop systems in a variety of industries.
If you have additional questions or would like to speak to us about how we can assist in your Legionella concerns, please give us a call or fill out our contact form and a representative will be in touch.
