As buildings, such as schools reopen, we will see an increase in the incidence of Legionella pneumophila SG 1, the organism responsible for legionnaires disease. Birmingham public schools has found this to be far real. Once established legionella is difficult to eliminate often taking several remediation cycles to eliminate. Birmingham public schools is finding out just how difficult legionella … [Read more...]
Importance of Tower Cleaning
The service you didn’t know you needed, and no one wants to perform, is cooling tower cleaning. The dangerous and costly consequences of not cleaning your cooling tower will take you by surprise. Studies have shown that the cooling tower's efficiency can be reduced by as much as 40% – 50% as if not properly maintained, the bacteria, airborne dirt, and debris deposits collect and affix to … [Read more...]
Potential Legionella Outbreak
With schools and other covid affected buildings opening again the total threat is not just covid-19 but also major legionella outbreaks. While these buildings have been absent, the traditional maintenance and preventative measures normally preformed may not taking place. If for example, the school water system has become stagnate, conditions can become ripe for a potentially harmful case of … [Read more...]