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We\\u2019ve talked about what Legionella bacteria is and how to prevent Legionella from developing in your clients\\u2019 systems on previous podcast episodes, but what do you do when your building does test positive for Legionella bacteria? We\\u2019ve had so many questions about this topic that the Scaling UP! H2O team decided to re-release our most listened-to episode on this topic.

Dr. Alberto Comazzi answers dozens of listener-submitted questions about what to do when your system tests positive for Legionella, and what options water professionals need to consider when treating Legionella bacteria in your client\\u2019s systems.

For those of you who don\\u2019t know Alberto Comazzi: he is a member of the ASHRAE SSPC 188 committee, AWWA premise plumbing committee, and the AWT pre-treatment committee. Alberto is certified to ASSE/IAPMO/ANSI 12080 Legionella Water Safety and Management Personnel. The author and co-author of fifteen scientific papers, and the Technical Director at Sanipur US, based in Philadelphia PA, Alberto was the first person I thought to have on the show to answer questions about treating systems positive for Legionella.\\xa0

Alberto Comazzi has a Ph.D. in Industrial Chemistry from the University of Milan, Italy. His research during his academic experience was focused on the study of the stability and the interaction among different chlorine-based water disinfectants. He has presented at over 20 conferences and there was no one our listeners enjoyed learning from more on the topic of Legionella than Alberto.

Bottom line: Alberto knows exactly what you should do when treating a system that tests positive for\\xa0 Legionella bacteria.\\xa0

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Want to learn more about Legionella?

Check out our free Legionella Resources page HERE

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Timestamps:\\xa0

A thank you from podcast host, Trace Blackmore [1:00]

Introducing Alberto Comazzi, Ph.D. [10:19]\\xa0

No silver bullet for Legionella remediation [15:00]\\xa0

The three Legionella remediation options and their drawbacks: Heat and Flush, Filters, and Supplemental Disinfectant [17:00]\\xa0

If a customer requests Supplemental Disinfectant, what should you consider, and what questions should you ask so you can develop the right plan for them? [30:00]\\xa0

Other harmful water pathogens and re-opening buildings after COVID [39:00]\\xa0

Why should your company get involved with Water Hygiene? [48:00]\\xa0

What are some unforeseen pitfalls to look out for and your best advice for our water treatment listeners? [52:00]\\xa0

Lightning round questions [57:00]\\xa0

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Quotes:\\xa0

\\u201cThe awareness about Legionella is much higher than it was two years ago for two main reasons: buildings are reopening and public awareness of infections in general.\\u201d -Alberto Comazzi,\\xa0 Ph.D.\\xa0

\\u201cThere isn\\u2019t one silver bullet for water management.\\u201d -Alberto Comazzi,\\xa0 Ph.D.\\xa0

\\u201cYou need to be proactive about testing for Legionella; that\\u2019s the only way to know if your plan is working.\\u201d -Alberto Comazzi,\\xa0 Ph.D.\\xa0

\\u201cA water treatment provider needs to give their customer what they want and be able to do what\\u2019s best for them.\\u201d -Alberto Comazzi,\\xa0 Ph.D.\\xa0

\\u201cWe\\u2019re coming out of COVID, and as buildings are reopening there is definitely an increased awareness about Legionella and other waterborne pathogens from the people outside of the healthcare industry.\\u201d -Alberto Comazzi,\\xa0 Ph.D.\\xa0

\\u201cWhen you do water hygiene, you are helping public health and buildings, and you are saving lives.\\u201d\\xa0 -Alberto Comazzi,\\xa0 Ph.D.\\xa0

\\u201cThe most important reason to do water hygiene is to help public health.\\u201d -Alberto Comazzi,\\xa0 Ph.D.\\xa0

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Connect with Alberto Comazzi:\\xa0

Phone: 267-326-2353\\xa0

Email: a.comazzi@sanipur.it\\xa0\\xa0

Website: www.sanipur.com\\xa0 \\xa0

Linkedin: https://www.linkedin.com/in/alberto-comazzi-132637128/ \\xa0

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Thinking On Water With James:\\xa0

In this week\\u2019s episode, we\\u2019re thinking about infrared thermometers or guns. Why would you want to use an infrared thermometer on industrial water systems? What pieces of equipment should they be used upon? How far away are they accurate? What does the distance-to-spot ratio tell you about the size of area the infrared thermometer is measuring? How does the design of the steam trap impact where and what temperatures you should see around a trap? Take this week to think about infrared thermometers, their strengths, weaknesses, and uses.

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