The CDC estimates there are between 8,000 and 18,000 cases of Legionnaires’ disease in the United States each year – and more than 10 percent of these cases are fatal. Legionella can also cause a less-severe influenza-like illness known as Pontiac Fever. Most of those cases are the result of exposure to Legionella found in building water systems.
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NSF 444 – A new standard to minimize biological contamination in buildings
Global public health organization NSF International and ASHRAE have signed a memorandum of understanding (MOU) dedicated to protecting public health by establishing safe management practices(more…)
ASHRAE 188
Effective June 26, 2015, the long awaited ASHRAE 188 is an official ANSI standard. This document establishes minimum legionellosis risk management requirements for building water systems.
Legionella Control – ASHRAE 188P r4
Nearly 40 years after Legionnaires’ Disease first gained public attention, the disease remains common throughout the world. Recent cases include outbreaks in Australia, Canada and the United States.