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Effective Commercial Water Treatment Against Legionella

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In areas where there is a high level of water contamination, such as drinking water, it's crucial for public health and safety that commercial water treatment against legionella bacteria be taken seriously. This bacterium has shown itself to be one of the most resistant strains of the disease to existing water treatment methods.  The question then becomes, what can we do to prevent it? Here are a few solutions. The Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) has established guidelines for the safe storage, use, and disposal of drinking water. However, even though these guidelines have been in place for years, unfortunately, the current standards set forth by the EPA have fallen far short when it comes to prevention. With over 1 billion gallons of water being discarded for non-drinking consumption every year, it's becoming increasingly difficult for water treatment facilities to meet the needs of people. Instead of waiting, many building managers and owners are taking a proactive appr...