Field testing hot water temperature reduction as an energy-saving measure--does the Legionella presence change in a clinic's plumbing system?

Legionella spp. represent a significant health risk for humans. To ensure hygienically safe drinking water, technical guidelines recommend a central potable water hot (PWH) supply temperature of at least 60°C at the calorifier. In a clinic building we monitored whether slightly lowered temperatures...

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Veröffentlicht in:Environmental technology. - 1993. - 36(2015), 13-16 vom: 25. Juli, Seite 2138-47
1. Verfasser: Völker, Sebastian (VerfasserIn)
Weitere Verfasser: Kistemann, Thomas
Format: Online-Aufsatz
Sprache:English
Veröffentlicht: 2015
Zugriff auf das übergeordnete Werk:Environmental technology
Schlagworte:Journal Article Legionella spp drinking water quality microbial contamination plumbing system potable hot water temperature reduction Drinking Water Water Pollutants