When short-term Legionella remediation doesn’t provide long-term effectiveness in eliminating bacteria from your water systems, it may be time to consider continuous supplemental disinfection. Deciding to add supplemental disinfection to your building’s water systems can be complex. While the goal is to reduce the risk of Legionnaires’ Disease, there are associated capital and ongoing maintenance costs. Additionally, it requires modifications to plumbing systems, knowledge of EPA permitting and disinfectant levels, routine monitoring, and preventive maintenance.
Fortunately, ChemREADY has experts who can guide you through the decision-making process, helping you determine if supplemental disinfection is the right solution for your facility.
There are several approaches to consider for supplemental disinfection of potable water. Each solution has unique considerations, including required permitting, capital costs, equipment availability, ongoing maintenance expenses, EPA regulations, monitoring requirements, equipment footprint, permitting timelines, water operator license requirements, and engineering constraints. It’s crucial to understand the specific requirements of your state and municipality before making a decision.
Legionella supplemental disinfection should only be considered when shock disinfection and the primary water supply disinfection aren’t sufficient to continuously minimize the growth of Legionella bacteria and other waterborne pathogens. Here are some common supplemental disinfection methods:
Choosing the right supplemental disinfection method can be challenging. If you believe your facility could benefit from a supplemental disinfection technology, reach out to our experts at ChemREADY today to discuss your options.
Legionella Supplemental Disinfection refers to the continuous disinfection methods used to prevent Legionella bacteria from growing in water systems when short-term remediation is not effective. This process helps reduce the risk of Legionnaires’ disease by maintaining ongoing protection.
Facilities should consider supplemental disinfection when shock disinfection and the water supply’s existing disinfection are insufficient to continuously minimize the growth of Legionella and other waterborne pathogens.
The most common methods include chlorination, chlorine dioxide, monochloramine, ozone, and copper-silver ionization. Each method has its own advantages and disadvantages based on factors such as cost, effectiveness, and maintenance requirements.
Monochloramine is effective in penetrating biofilm, does not dissipate in hot water, and is less corrosive compared to chlorine. It also produces fewer disinfection byproducts, making it a safer choice for long-term use.
ChemREADY’s experts can guide you through the decision-making process, helping you determine the best supplemental disinfection method for your facility. They provide support in understanding EPA regulations, equipment needs, and ongoing maintenance.
