Legionella & Water Management
Metro Group specializes in providing turn-key, full-service Water Management programs for HVAC and potable water systems to Commercial, Institutional, Industrial and Healthcare clients. In the geographies we service, Metro Group differentiates itself by having the largest, most capable service and support teams in the water treatment industry. Metro Group is a member of the Association of Water Technologists (AWT). Our Technical Director, John Caloritis, CWT, is the president of the AWT Cooling Committee and is a member of the AWT Legionella Task Force. Metro Group is proud to employ the most CWT’s, Certified Water Technologists, of any water treatment company, with the most CWT’s on the East Coast. The CWT is an individual recognized as a Qualified Person to oversee and administer Water Management Plans by industry standards, guidelines and regulations. Metro Group has an in-house, ELAP Certified Laboratory for the testing of Legionella. Metro Group currently manages and administers thousands of Water Management Plans for the Control of Water-borne pathogens in building water systems. Headquartered in Queens, NY, and as water experts, Metro Group was in the unique position to work with governing agencies and clients to navigate and comply with the NYS Legislation, the first Legionella laws in the US, passed on the heels of the 2015 outbreak in the Bronx.
Secondary Disinfection
For building water systems with persistent bacterial issues, Metro Group specializes in effective remediation and the design, commissioning, and ongoing maintenance of Secondary Disinfection systems. These systems safely and precisely inject disinfectants into domestic and potable water supplies, ensuring long-term protection at optimal levels.
