153 The One Where We Answer Your Questions About Legionella
Happy Legionella Awareness Month! Today\u2019s episode wraps up our celebration of expanding our knowledge of Legionella bacteria.\xa0\xa0\xa0\xa0
Our special guests today are all of you from the Scaling UP! Nation!\xa0 We posed your questions to industry experts to get the best responses possible.\xa0\xa0
We hope you learned something new this month. But I hope this encourages you to find out what you don\u2019t know about Legionella. When we know more, we can advise our customers better.\xa0 Our customers are the ones that have to make decisions in matters of Legionella. It\u2019s our responsibility to help them make better decisions by being a resource of information to them. \xa0
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Timestamps:\xa0
Is there a different disinfection procedure for various forms of Legionella? \xa0[6:36]
Why does it seem that Legionnaire\u2019s Disease is more common in the summer months? \xa0[8:48]
How do we mitigate the risk in hot water systems? \xa0[11:41]
How should buildings that have still not opened after the Covid-19 shutdown prepare their building for the reopening process? \xa0[13:44]
Where is the proper location in a cooling tower to collect a Legionella sample? [17:08]\xa0
How can Legionella get into a system through a drinking water system? \xa0[20:30]
If you have tested positive for Covid-19, are you more susceptible to Legionnaire\u2019s Disease? \xa0[24:03]
What is the best course of action when Legionella is detected in a hospital setting? \xa0[26:47]
What is the advantage of a quick Legionella test? \xa0[32:14]
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Quotes:
\u201cWhen managing the hazards for domestic water distribution, the first step should always be the development of a water management program to provide a defensible backbone that guides the decisions of the facility\u2019s teams.\u201d -Brian Fisk\xa0\xa0\xa0
\u201cIf we don\u2019t have a plan, we don\u2019t know how to coordinate everyone\u2019s efforts.\u201d - Trace Blackmore\xa0\xa0
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Links Mentioned:
AWT Interactive Annual Convention and Exposition\xa0
140 The One That Helps Us Reopen Building Water Systems
The Proactive Webinar Series\xa0
120 Another One with Dr. Janet Stout Part 1
121 Another One with Dr. Janet Stout Part 2
083 The One About Water Management Plans
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