Unintended consequences, that close cousin of mislaid plans, can claim some responsibility for a current conundrum: low-flow fixtures paired with existing oversized piping helped create the growing crisis of legionella bacteria.

Most plumbing engineers involved in healthcare design who I’ve talked to have said their foremost design concern is waterborne bacterial control in general, and legionella in particular.

Legionnaires’ disease puts plumbing in the news on a frequent basis — in the worst way.

The committees intend to present the agreement  to the appropriate ASHRAE approving bodies at the upcoming ASHRAE conference at AHR Expo in Atlanta.

The risk of propagation of deadly cooling tower-borne pathogens, such as Legionnaire’s Disease, can be minimized through the use of towers made of anti-microbial HDPE.

More than 30 industry members descend upon company’s Learning Center for spirited discussion on pathogens, protecting patients.

Public comment period is open until Dec. 17.

No-salt softeners are an option for commercial applications.

Bacteria growth and scald prevention are major battle lines.

New faces, familiar discussions on code changes.