Legionnaires’ disease is a severe, often lethal, form of pneumonia. It’s caused by the bacterium Legionella pneumophila found in both potable and non-potable water systems. Each year, an estimated 10,000 to 18,000 people are infected with the Legionella bacteria in the United States. This makes Legionella risk management especially critical for the hospitality industry water quality management process.
Outbreaks are commonly associated with buildings or structures that have complex water systems, like hotels and resorts, long-term care facilities, hospitals, and cruise ships. The most likely sources of infection include water used for the following:
Shower heads and sink faucets
Cooling towers (structures that contain water and a fan as part of centralized air cooling systems for building or industrial processes)
Hot tubs that aren’t drained after each use
Decorative fountains and water features
Hot water tanks and heaters
Large plumbing systems
Symphony™ supports best hospitality industry water management safety practices through real-time data management and is aligned with industry standards, such as ANSI Standards, Guidelines and Directives from:
ASHRAE (Std 188 & 189, Guideline 12-2000)
NSF Int’l (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
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