Designing Building Water Systems to Better Manage Legionella

Key Takeaways Plumbing design deserves more attention when addressing Legionella pneumophila presence in a building's water system. Despite attempts to treat water or adjust system maintenance, design issues such as oversized piping or recirculation imbalances can stand in the way of effective Legionella remediation. Along with having properly trained engineers on staff, building water systems can turn to published guidance to ensure their ability to handle microbial risks.