Articles on Legionnaires’ disease
COVID-19 and Building Water Systems
Article – Water Stagnation and Reopening Our Campuses After COVID-19 Article appears in July / August issue of Association of Physical Plant Administrators (APPA) Facilities Manager magazine. Webinar – Issues,…
The Quincy Veterans’ Home Multi-Year Legionnaires’ disease outbreak
Did Municipal Water Distribution System Deficiencies Contribute to a Legionnaires’ Disease Outbreak in Quincy, IL? This peer reviewed paper is the result of two years of investigation and details findings…
Water Treatment and Disinfection Methods
Chart comparing varying biocides with regard to controlling legionella in potable water
Chart published by Johns Hopkins Hospital
Evaluation of Chlorine Dioxide in Potable Water Systems for Legionella Control in an Acute Care Environment
Paper presented at the International Water Conference (IWC) was the result of a 5 year study at Johns Hopkins Hospital. Paper coauthored by Tim Keane. Tim Keane was under a consulting contract with Johns Hopkins during the entire project.
Chlorine dioxide water treatment – for hot and cold water services [TN 2/98]
Report completed by BSRIA a UK testing organization. It is a very comprehensive engineering study by industrial experts on the use of chlorine dioxide in disinfection of potable water systems.
Healthcare Industry
Hospitals at Risk for Waterborne Disease(PDF)
Health Leaders Media – August 2010 by Evan Sweeney
Waterborne Diseases Could Cost over $500 Million Annually in U.S.
CDC Press Release – July 2010
A Technical Perspective on Controlling Legionella in Building Water Systems(PDF)
Hospital Engineering & Facilities Management – January 2003 Coauthor Tim Keane
Water Watch – A Look at water quality recommendations + requirements
Health Facilities Management Magazine January 2004 Author Tim Keane
Injection Molding Industry
Legionnaires’ Disease Risk for Workers in the Plastic Injection Molding Industry
OSHA Hazard Information Bulletins 1998
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