Significant Increase In Legionellosis From Building Water Systems
Because of reduced water flows, waterborne illnesses associated with building water systems, such as Legionnaires’ disease, have increased significantly in the years since the Energy Policy Act of 1992 began being implemented...
Building Management Systems, Fire Protection Monitoring & Digital Twins
When we think about building management systems, we tend to gravitate toward HVAC, lighting and security. This makes sense since we generally are thinking about energy management, energy savings and building security....
Backflow Prevention and the IoT (Internet Of Things)
Over the years, technology has affected every industry. It usually takes time for new tech to become widespread, but NEVER has a technology changed so much — or as quickly — as...
Modern Training for Foam Fire Protection
Fire safety and protection are crucial elements in ensuring the safety and security of high-risk environments. With the increasing complexity and diversity of fire protection systems, specialized training is essential for professionals...
An Honest Look At Field Test Procedures For Backflow Prevention Assemblies
Is one backflow prevention assembly test better than another? This question brings the passion out of so many people in the cross-connection industry. Do any or all of them rigorously test a...
How To Evaluate What Is Causing the Reduced Pressure Principle Assembly Relief Valve Discharge
I was asked to write an article for Working Pressure magazine, so I thought I would share my favorite reduced pressure backflow assembly (RP) troubleshooting method without the need to use a...
The Good, The Bad and the Not So Pretty Installations Of Backflow Prevention Assemblies,...
Throughout my 45 years in the plumbing industry, I have seen about every type of plumbing installation. I have worked in residential, commercial, industrial, and institutional settings, and the inventiveness of plumbing...
Water Management and Risk Assessment Teams: A Collective Group of Superheroes
I wasn’t an avid reader of comic books when I was a child, but like most kids I had a general knowledge of who the main superheroes were. Movies are where I...
Significant Increase In Legionellosis From Building Water Systems
According to the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC), during the period between 2000 and 2018, the rate of reported cases of Legionellosis increased 900% in the United States, with thousands...
Legionella Prevention In Showers Through Point-Of-Use Filtration
There are many benefits associated with showers regarding relaxation and comfort, but they also pose a potential health risk regarding Legionella bacteria proliferation in the shower. Legionella is a harmful infection that...