Water Management

February 24, 2023

Water Softener System Adds Too Much Sodium

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The EPA Advisory recommends reducing sodium concentrations in drinking water to between 30 and 60 mg/L based on esthetic effects. This recommendation is not federally enforceable but is intended as a guideline for states. States may increase or decrease levels depending on local conditions. Availability of alternate source waters and other compelling factors are reasons for altering the recommended amount, provided that public health and welfare are not adversely affected.

July 29, 2022

Your Next Water Management Meeting’s Agenda: Legionella Testing

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Everyone is working with smaller staffs and more “To-dos” than ever; you still need to be having your Water Management Meetings. Auditors and Surveyors will want to see evidence that the Water Management Committee is identified and meeting on a scheduled basis.

November 18, 2020

Unexpected Cases of Positive Legionella Results

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Over the last few months, positive legionella cases have been at an all-time high, reporting cases almost daily in the medical press. The Center for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) has taken precautions and closed multiple building due to the prolonged COVID-19 shut down causing a buildup in legionella amongst the water systems. Cases of […]

February 4, 2020

Legionella Case Occurs: 5 Recommended Next Steps

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Once Legionella is detected in your facility, the protocol is to contact the State or County Health Department. If the news breaks publicly, be prepared to receive calls or have a camera crew turn up from your local media.Here some recommendations on how to handle the next steps:Designate a spokesperson for the facility and notify […]

August 20, 2019

Legionella exposure is real and can happen anywhere

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By Thom Wellington, CEO and Founder of Wellington Environmental This past winter, my wife and I checked into a Florida condo at Christmas for a long planned get away — someplace warm, with an ocean view, to relax and plan for the coming new year. Once we checked into our room, I noticed the toilet […]

April 1, 2019

Legionella plan is not the same as a water management plan

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Don’t get caught in thinking a Legionella Plan is the same as a Water Management Plan for a facility. State and accreditation inspectors know the difference, even though it may be slight, they can issue a violation for the mistaken identity. For example, a hospital that had its cooling towers sampled for legionella bacteria on […]

March 1, 2019

Water Management Plan Goes Beyond Legionella

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Legionnaire’s Disease makes the news, but that doesn’t mean it’s the only water management concern. Don’t get caught in thinking a Legionella plan is the same as a water management plan for a facility. Legal experts know the difference, even though it may be slight. They can catch facility directors off-guard in a courtroom and […]

December 18, 2018

The Dilemma: Legionella Control vs. Scalding Risk

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One of the major concerns we have experienced when writing Water Management Plans for hospitals and Long Term Care (LTC) facilities has to do with temperature setting requirements. Since Water Management Plans for controlling bacteria, such as Legionella, are required in LTC and hospital settings, one important aspect is controlling hot water temperatures. Legionella thrives […]