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What 50 Years of Legionnaires’ Disease Has Taught Us
author avatar Brian Waymire

In July 1976, what began as a mysterious pneumonia outbreak among attendees of an American Legion convention in Philadelphia forever changed how we think about building water systems. More than...

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Reduce Steamer Repair Costs with Reverse Osmosis
author avatar Jeff Rogers, MPH

In senior living and long-term care facilities, steam cooking equipment is used in daily food preparation. Steamers are used to cook vegetables, rice, proteins, and other menu items because they...

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Temperature Control and Legionella (Can Legionella Grow in Cold Water?)
author avatar Jeff Rogers, MPH

Legionella bacteria are commonly associated with warm water systems like cooling towers, hot tubs, or poorly maintained domestic hot water systems. While warm temperatures absolutely create the ideal environment for...

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Signs Your Water Management Program Is Outdated (And What to Do About It)
author avatar Jeff Rogers, MPH

Water management programs are designed to protect building occupants, maintain regulatory compliance, and prevent costly waterborne pathogen outbreaks like Legionella bacteria. But simply having a water management plan in place...

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What Happens to Water in Unoccupied Campuses? Understanding the Hidden Risks
author avatar Brian Pickett

When students leave campus for summer break, winter holidays, or extended closures, most facility managers shift their focus to energy savings, security, and maintenance. But there’s one critical system that...

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What You Need to Know About The New NYC Local Law 159 of 2025
author avatar Jeff Rogers, MPH

New York City’s update to Local Law 159 of 2025 comes in direct response to renewed public health concerns following a Legionnaires’ disease outbreak linked to cooling towers. The outbreak...

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