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Water Treatment and Disinfection Methods

Chart comparing varying biocides with regard to controlling legionella in potable water 
Chart published by Johns Hopkins Hospital

Chart by Infectious Disease Section, VA Pittsburgh Healthcare System comparing varying biocides with regard to controlling legionella in process water and potable water


Evaluation of Chlorine Dioxide in Potable Water Systems for Legionella Control in an Acute Care Environment
Paper presented at the International Water Conference (IWC) was the result of a 5 year study at Johns Hopkins Hospital. Paper coauthored by Tim Keane. Tim Keane was under a consulting contract with Johns Hopkins during the entire project. 

Chlorine dioxide water treatment - for hot and cold water services [TN 2/98]
Free executive summary of research completed by BSRIA a UK testing organization. It is a very comprehensive engineering study on the use of chlorine dioxide in disinfection of potable water systems. 


Ionisation water treatment for hot and cold water services [TN 6/96] 
Research paper completed by BSRIA a UK testing organization. A very comprehensive engineering study on the use of copper-silver in disinfection of potable water systems. A free executive summary of the paper is not available. It is difficult to find on the website. Once you click the link below go to advanced search then enter in the title copper. 


Healthcare Industry

A Technical Perspective on Controlling Legionella in Building Water Systems
Hospital Engineering & Facilities Management - January 2003 Coauthor Tim Keane 


ASHE Technical Document "Legionnaires' Disease --- How Will the New JCAHO Guidelines Impact Healthcare?" 
American Society of Healthcare Engineering – 2001 Author Tim Keane 


Water Watch – A Look at water quality recommendations + requirements 
Health Facilities Management Magazine January 2004 Author Tim Keane 

Injection Molding Industry

Legionnaires' Disease Risk for Workers in the Plastic Injection Molding Industry 
OSHA Hazard Information Bulletins 1998


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