June 2010

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HP Water Management: What's happening with the Legionella Standard?-Part 2

The present draft document provides more than performance metrics, it specifically details a single set of mandatory monitoring practices and corrective actions—the "exclusively correct practice..

Huchler, L. A., MarTech Systems, Inc.

The present draft document provides more than performance metrics, it specifically details a single set of mandatory monitoring practices and corrective actions—the "exclusively correct practices and corrective actions," without options. By insisting on a "one-size-fits-all" approach instead of matching the intensity of monitoring practices and severity regarding corrective action to the risk of an outbreak, the current draft strictly limits the autonomy of the cooling tower owner to manage the risk of legionella outbreaks. The draft standard. Close examination of the practices and corrective actions shows that they are identical in the draft document, and the referenced CTI Guideline.

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