Government centers, shopping malls, schools, sports arenas and other venues shuttered due to the COVID-19 lockdowns require extra precaution when reopening to protect building water health. The sudden and prolonged closures during the pandemic may have resulted in water system conditions that can increase Legionella, which could lead to Legionnaires’ disease and other microbiological amplification and water quality concerns, including corrosion and lead accumulation.
Checked by NSF is a new global program that assists in the reopening of facilities while minimizing risk for customers, guests and employees. A healthy building water system is an important focus of the Checked by NSF program, which was developed in response to restaurants, hotels, retailers, museums and airlines across the globe who asked for advice and assistance with reopening plans.