waterborne pathogens

New ASTM Water Standard Will Help Detect Legionnaires’ Disease Bacteria

February 4, 2022

ASTM International’s water committee (D19) has approved a new standard that provides an easy and accurate culture method for detecting Legionella pneumophila, the primary bacteria responsible for Legionnaires’ disease. It is […]

What Is the Connection Between Hot Water Storage Temp, TMVs, and Legionella?

October 26, 2021

Recently, a seemingly straightforward question about hot water temperatures on ASPE Connect evolved into a deeper discussion on thermostatic mixing valves (TMVs) and Legionella prevention. Philip Gee, an Assistant Mechanical […]

Central Harlem Legionnaires’ Disease Cluster Traced to Cooling Tower

September 24, 2021

The New York City Health Department has announced that the investigation of the Central Harlem Legionnaires’ disease community cluster is over. No new cases of Legionnaires’ disease have been identified […]

Plumbing Industry Supports Legislation that Will Improve Water Quality and Efficiency

August 6, 2021

The IAPMO Group and Plumbing Manufacturers International (PMI) applaud the House Science, Space, and Technology Committee for advancing legislation this past week reauthorizing the National Institute of Standards and Technology […]

Group Discounts Are Available for the Upcoming ASSE 12080 Training Programs

July 21, 2021

The next ASSE 12080: Legionella Water Safety and Management Specialist certification training programs, offered by the International Association of Plumbing and Mechanical Officials (IAPMO), in conjunction with Special Pathogens Laboratory […]

Minnesota Health Officials Investigating Legionnaires’ Cases Linked to Albert Lea Hotel

July 15, 2021

Cases of Legionnaires’ disease associated with an Albert Lea hotel are prompting Minnesota state health officials to warn anyone who stayed at the hotel in late June to seek medical […]

WCC’s High-Capacity Ultrafiltration Systems Achieve State of California OSHPD Special Seismic Certification

June 16, 2021

Several years ago, WCC (Water Control Corporation) launched its series of High-Capacity Ultrafiltration (HUF) systems, which can serve as a point-of-entry bacterial/viral firewall for a whole building’s domestic water system. […]

IAPMO and SPL Offer ASSE 12080 Legionella Water Safety and Management Specialist Certification Training

May 14, 2021

The International Association of Plumbing and Mechanical Officials (IAPMO), in conjunction with Special Pathogens Laboratory (SPL), will offer an interactive ASSE 12080 Legionella Water Safety and Management Specialist Certification Training. […]

Watts Offers a New Premium Course on Mitigating Legionella Risk

May 13, 2021

Watts has announced a new premium online training program: “Mitigating Legionella Risk: Water Safety for Commercial Facilities.” It consists of eight learning modules, and by completing all eight modules, engineers […]

EPA and Partners Launch Challenge to Develop Low-Cost Water Sensors that Detect Toxicity

May 5, 2021

The U.S. Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) and partners have launched the Water Toxicity Sensor Challenge. The challenge calls on innovators to develop a sensor that can identify whether there are chemical […]