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How to Reduce Legionella Growth Risk During Low Occupancy
author avatar Jeff Rogers, MPH

Periods of low building occupancy, whether due to seasonal closures, remote work trends, renovations, or temporary shutdowns, can significantly increase the risk of Legionella growth in building water systems. When...

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IWC Innovations Earns NYC DEP Water Treatment Permit for 5th Consecutive Year
author avatar Brian Waymire
New York City has had the largest population of any city in the United States since the first census in 1790. To no surprise, this also means NYC has one...

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Why Water Management Plans Matter in Assisted & Independent Living Facilities
author avatar Jeff Rogers, MPH

Assisted living and independent living communities are designed to support health, comfort, and quality of life for residents, many of whom are older adults or individuals with underlying health conditions....

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What Happens If Legionella Is Found in Your Building?
author avatar Danielle Tuladzieck

Discovering Legionella bacteria in a building can be alarming for property owners, facility managers, and occupants alike. Because Legionella are the bacteria responsible for Legionnaires’ disease, a serious and sometimes...

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Mastering ST108 Before It’s Mandated
author avatar Chris Sullivan

Water is one of the most essential, yet most overlooked components of medical device reprocessing. As expectations around patient safety, infection prevention, and regulatory compliance continue to rise, healthcare facilities...

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How to Identify High-Risk Areas for Legionella in Your Building’s Water System
author avatar Jeff Rogers, MPH

Legionella bacteria can pose a serious health risk when conditions allow them to grow and spread through a building’s water system. Legionnaires’ disease, a severe form of pneumonia, occurs when...

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