American Water services

Healthcare facilities pose a special situation for managing Legionella risk due to the increased number of people who may be susceptible to infection, such as the elderly, and those with weak immune systems, as well as the complexity of their plumbing, heating and cooling systems. For this reason, it is important for health care facility managers of hospitals and health care facilities to follow guidance of the Centers for Disease Control (CDC) Toolkit. The criteria for when a water management plan is needed is similar to that for large Industrial/Commercial buildings, but includes the added consideration of the health status of the people present.