Hospitality

Hospitality Industry: Managing Legionella Risk and Ensuring Water Safety

Legionnaires’ disease, a severe and often fatal form of pneumonia, is caused by the bacterium Legionella pneumophila. This bacterium can be found in both potable and non-potable water systems. In the United States, an estimated 10,000 to 18,000 people are infected each year, making Legionella risk management crucial for the hospitality industry.

 
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Outbreaks are frequently linked to complex water systems in buildings such as hotels, resorts, long-term care facilities, hospitals, and cruise ships. Common sources of Legionella infection include:

  • Shower heads and sink faucets

  • Cooling towers (used in centralized air cooling systems)

  • Hot tubs that aren’t drained after each use

  • Decorative fountains and water features

  • Hot water tanks and heaters

  • Large plumbing systems

Symphony™: Enhancing Water Safety in the Hospitality Industry

Symphony™ by Aquanomix helps hospitality businesses manage Legionella risk and maintain high water quality standards through advanced real-time data management. Our software supports best practices and aligns with key industry standards:

  • ASHRAE: Std 188 & 189, Guideline 12-2000

  • NSF International: Standards 444 & 453

  • VHA Directive 1061

  • Cooling Technology Institute: Guideline WTB-148

  • WELL Building Standard

  • USGBC LEED

  • Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services (CMS): S&C 17-30-compliant water management programs

By implementing Symphony™, hospitality facilities can proactively manage water quality, reduce Legionella risk, and ensure compliance with industry regulations, thereby safeguarding their guests and enhancing operational efficiency.

 

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