What Is ASHRAE 188?
ASHRAE 188 is a standard created in 2015 (and updated in 2018) which outlines the importance of a water management plan for preventing the growth and spread of Legionella, a bacteria that can lead to the potentially life-threatening Legionnaires Disease. The standard suggests that certain facilities like healthcare facilities or overnight facilities (such as hotels) actively treat water for Legionella. While this is an optional standard, many local building codes are requiring facilities to adhere to it and create a new water treatment plan or update an existing one.
Those at Risk
While a proper water management plan is recommended for any facility with a complex water system, ASHRAE 188 identifies several factors that increase the risk of the spreading Legionellosis, which may lead to stricter enforcement for certain types of facilities. For example, people over the age of 65, as well as people with compromised immune systems are more susceptible to contracting Legionnaires Disease, so healthcare or assisted living facilities are more likely to be required to implement and maintain a water management plan
Creating a Water Treatment/Management Plan
A water treatment plan can be difficult to come up with, but in order to remain compliant and safe, one may be necessary for your facility. All water systems are a little different depending on factors such as location, type of application being used, and the age of the system. A water treatment expert is able to analyze a water system and identify what treatment methods will work best to create a lasting, compliant water treatment program. FCT Water also offers continuous customer support and a free system analysis with our management plans. Contact us today for more information on how we can help you build a water treatment plan that will last!
ANSI/AAMI ST108 – What You Need to Know
What is ANSI/AAMI ST108? The Association for the Advancement of Medical Instrumentation (AAMI), an organization accredited by the American National Standards Institute (ANSI), has recently published ANSI/AAMI ST108:2023, a standard that defines new requirements and best practices for the water used in the sterilization of medical equipment. ST108 replaces the…
Jar Testing – A Case Study
Recently, Fact Water engineers performed a jar test for a cheese manufacturing facility to determine the effectiveness of the company’s current wastewater treatment program, and attempt to provide a more optimal program. Jar testing proved to be a valuable method of gathering useful data used to improve the client’s water…
3 Common Boiler Mistakes you can Fix Today
Water Treatment is important for many industrial processes and applications, including boilers. Poorly treated water can lead to many problems and inefficiencies in the long run. Check out the three common mistakes listed below and avoid them to keep your boilers healthy.
Common Water Treatment Issues
Whether you utilize steam boilers, make use of cooling towers, need deionized water or something else, water treatment is an important part of making sure your business runs smoothly and efficiently.
Cooling Water Treatment
Cooling tower water treatment is a valuable form of industrial water treatment which is necessary for any facility or company that utilizes cooling towers and cooling water.