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The Pros and Cons of Legionella Disinfectant Options
Episode 321
Welcome to a special episode of Scaling UP! H2O, the podcast specifically tailored for industrial water treaters looking to scale up their Legionella knowledge. As part of our Legionella Awareness Month celebration, we are honored to bring you an insightful interview with a leading expert in the field. Join us as we sit down with Alberto Comazzi, Ph.D, Technical and Business Development Manager at Sanipur US. For those unfamiliar with Dr. Alberto Comazzi, he was our guest on episode 212 What To Do When Your System Tests Positive For Legionella, our most popular episode of 2021.
Throughout this episode, we explore the various disinfectant options used to combat Legionella, gaining invaluable insights into their strengths and limitations. Alberto sheds light on the key considerations water treaters should keep in mind when choosing the most effective Legionella remediation strategy.
Join us as we discuss the steps water treaters can take before a positive Legionella test, including the benefits and drawbacks of shock disinfection methods. We delve into the advantages and challenges of using fast oxidants like chlorine or chlorine dioxide, as well as the challenges of relying solely on temperature increase to eradicate Legionella from building plumbing systems.
Alberto offers his expertise on implementing continuous disinfectant and how to have meaningful conversations with customers about this treatment option. We explore the supplemental disinfectants available, such as Monochloramine and Copper Silver, and learn about their long-term efficacy and potential impact on plumbing systems.
As we navigate the regulatory landscape, Alberto shares crucial insights on the frequency and interval of testing required for continuous disinfection compliance. He also emphasizes the significance of permits and the role they play in protecting public health.
Join us for a comprehensive discussion on "The Pros and Cons of Legionella Disinfectant Options" with Alberto Comazzi, Ph.D. Whether you're an experienced water treater or just beginning your journey in the industry, this episode promises to provide essential knowledge to help you make informed decisions and enhance your Legionella remediation strategies.
Timestamps
2:30 - Upcoming Events for Water Treatment Professionals
13:22 - Preparing for a Positive Legionella Test
15:50 - Actions for Legionella Counts Exceeding 30%
20:20 - Shock Disinfection Options and Challenges, and Validating the Effectiveness of Shock Disinfection
27:40 - Establishing and Installing Continuous Disinfectant
36:16 - Frequency and Interval of Testing for Continuous Disinfection
37:00 - Permits and Compliance for Supplemental Disinfectants
42:00 - Liability and Due Diligence: Choosing the Right Method
52:00 - Periodic Water Table With James McDonald
Quotes
"Healthcare buildings need to have a water management plan." - Alberto Comazzi, Ph.D.
"Shock disinfection options: you want fast oxidants, so chlorine or chlorine dioxide. Or heating the temperature to a point where the bacteria will die, but it's harder to kill Legionella in a plumbing system because there are so many facets, and it's impossible to
Building owners want this because it's easy, but it's not effective and usually comes back. You may want to get to 140, but you actually need to get up to 150 or 160, which creates water restrictions." - Alberto Comazzi, Ph.D.
"The states that require a permit to feed supplemental disinfectant will requir
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