Sources: By Elisha Brown Aug. 7, 201 One of a dozen people who contracted Legionnaires’ disease after staying at or visiting a hotel in Atlanta, Ga., has died, officials said this week. The woman, Cameo Garrett, died on July 9 from coronary artery disease, a condition that worsened after she contracted Legionnaires’ disease, Patrick L. […]
By John Caloritis Trouble Shooting a water softener begins with understanding and reacting to the symptoms found. Problems are often identified from water analyses. Water hardness is an indicator of performance, and should not exceed 1.0 ppm. Chloride or conductivity values are indicators of successful rinse protocols, and should not exceed those of the softener […]
“July 10, 2019 at 11:51 pm Filed Under:Health, Legionnaires’ Outbreak, Local TV, New York NEW YORK (CBSNewYork) – There are new reports of Legionnaires’ disease in New York City. The city’s health department reports two people who live at 400 West 43rd Street – known as Manhattan Plaza – have recently been diagnosed with the illness that is often tied to […]
The corrosion of galvanized steel cooling towers is commonly referred to as white rust. White rust corrosion occurs predominantly with newly installed galvanized steel towers and related cooling tower components. White rust shows up as scattered pits across galvanized surfaces, and is easily identified by a white, gelatinous or waxy deposit. If the conditions are […]
Health officials in Ohio are on high alert as a Legionnaires’ disease outbreak linked to a new hospital has turned deadly. According to the Ohio Department of Health, there have been 8 cases of the disease documented between May 12 and May 31 and 1 death. In a rare adjudication order issued on May 31st, Amy Acton, […]
Seventeen separate US Government departments and agencies are now collaborating to advance efforts aimed at “remediating health hazards to keep children safe from lead poisoning.” The four goals of the Lead Action Plan are: Goal 1: Reduce Children’s Exposure to Lead Sources Goal 2: Identify Lead-Exposed Children and Improve their Health Outcomes Goal 3: Communicate More […]
HEALTH Colorized scanning electron micrograph (SEM) with moderately-high magnification depicts a large grouping of Gram-negative Legionella pneumophila bacteria. (Centers for Disease Control and Prevention) The Illinois Department of Public Health said late last week it was investigating two cases of Legionnaires’ disease in patients who had received treatment at the University of Chicago Medical Center. […]
TAYLORSVILLE — An assisted living facility in Taylorsville implemented a no tap water policy after two of its residents contracted Legionnaires’ disease. “The last month has been … very unsettling,” said Norma Soderborg Harris, a resident at Legacy House of Taylorsville. On Thursday, signs hanging in rooms, bathrooms and above drinking fountains warned residents not […]
Water softening has several facets to its proper operation. One of those is proper flow for certain functions. One function of the water softener that directly relates to flow is the brining and rinsing of resin during re-generation. The Brine valve consists of a mechanical valve that opens and closes during brine-draw and refill cycles. […]
2019 in Health | Comments Off on IDPH Investigating Legionella Possibly Associated with Chicago Hospital The Illinois Department of Public Health (IDPH) is investigating two cases of Legionnaires’ disease in patients possibly exposed at Mercy Hospital & Medical Center in Chicago, and a report of Legionella in the facility’s water system. The investigation is currently limited to this facility; the […]
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