Legionnaires’ Disease Towards Tail End of Cooling Season
If you have listened to or watched the local news lately, you have likely heard about the recent Legionella outbreak in late-October in Flushing, Queens, NY, which infected 14 individuals with Legionnaires’ Disease. A total of 55 cooling towers were designated as...
Recent Legionella-related Incidents in New York City
When following the news lately, you may have noticed that Legionella is back in the local health reports. A Legionella-related infection occurred on Friday, June 9th at a New York City Police Department precinct in East Harlem. One officer became infected and required...
NYSDOH Legionella Compliance Enforcement Update – Cooling Unit Registration
As discussed in Walden’s previous blog, Cooling Tower and Evaporative Coolers Issues – What you need to Know about Legionella Compliance In New York State, all owners of cooling towers and evaporative coolers (cooling units) must comply with the New York State...
Legionella Prevention: Cleaning/Disinfection, Inspection, and Sampling for Cooling Units
New York State Department of Health (NYSDOH) Protection Against Legionella Regulations effective July 6, 2016 (Regulations) describe requirements to protect individuals that may be affected by Legionella bacteria as a result of cooling tower or evaporative cooler...
What is a Legionella Preventive Maintenance Plan and how may this pertain to your facility?
Owners of cooling towers and/or evaporative coolers (cooling units) within New York State are required to develop a written maintenance program and plan in accordance with ANSI/ASHRAE Standard 188-2015, as per New York State Department of Health (NYSDOH) Protection...