Legionella Prevention for
Manufacturing Facilities
Prevent Legionella While Maximizing Water System Efficiency in Manufacturing Plants
IWC Innovations provides manufacturing facilities – including food and beverage plants, chemical plants, pharmaceutical labs, automotive and metal fabrication shops, electronics facilities, paper mills, and more – with support in three key areas to prevent Legionella and other waterborne pathogens:
- Development of a Water Management Plan (WMP): We help facility managers stay in compliance with OSHA, ASHRAE 188, and state health codes by creating customized water management plans that outline testing, maintenance, and remediation procedures.
- Legionella & Waterborne Pathogen Testing: Our accredited testing plans are designed for high-risk systems such as boilers, cooling towers, and closed loops, ensuring your facility meets regulatory requirements and avoids unexpected shutdowns.
- Remediation & Treatment: In the event of a Legionella outbreak, IWC Innovations provides 24/7 remediation services – including disinfection, retesting, and system restoration – to keep operations safe and compliant.
We support manufacturing facilities with planning, prevention, and rapid response to protect workers, equipment, and production.
Legionella Risk in
Manufacturing Facilities
Water systems in manufacturing – whether cooling towers, closed loops, or process water lines – are ideal environments for Legionella bacteria to thrive. Warm water, biofilm buildup, and fluctuating operating conditions all increase the risk of contamination.
An outbreak can put workers’ health at risk, trigger compliance penalties, and lead to production downtime. Proactive Legionella control is essential to maintain maximum safety, performance, efficiency, longevity, and compliance.
Industries at Risk for Legionella – and How IWC Can Help
Every industry has unique water safety challenges — but one risk remains constant: Legionella. Here is an overview of the major manufacturing sectors most at risk, and how IWC helps prevent, detect, and remediate waterborne pathogens.
| Industry | Water Safety Challenges | IWC innovations Solutions |
|---|---|---|
| Food & Beverage | Cooling towers and process water can harbor Legionella, threatening product safety. | Routine testing, disinfection, and tailored Water Management Plans. |
| Pharmaceuticals / Biotech | High-purity water systems are sensitive to microbial contamination. | Monitoring, risk assessments, and preventive treatments. |
| Metal & Heavy Industry | Cooling towers and water reuse create high-risk environments for Legionella. | Risk reduction, disinfection, and staff training. |
| Automotive & Metal Fabrication | Large-scale cooling and boiler systems require oversight to prevent Legionella. | Quarterly testing, cleaning protocols, and compliance support. |
| Paper & Pulp Mills | Warm water loops promote scale, biofilm, and microbial growth. | Regular monitoring, water treatment, and risk management plans. |
| Oil & Gas / Petrochemical | Cooling towers and heat exchangers are vulnerable to bacterial growth. | System optimization, Legionella prevention, and compliance audits. |
| Textiles & Dye Manufacturing | Recirculating warm water in dye baths and finishing units can foster Legionella. | Water treatment, disinfection, and ongoing monitoring. |
| Plastics & Rubber | Cooling towers and water-cooled extrusion equipment face biofilm risks. | Preventive disinfection and compliance testing. |
Water Management Regulations and Compliance for Manufacturing Plants
Manufacturing plants must adhere to strict water safety standards, including:
- ASHRAE 188 (Legionella Risk Management)
- OSHA Guidelines on Legionella control
- State and local water treatment codes
IWC Innovations ensures your facility stays compliant while protecting workers and production.
