Written by: Hilary Nardone, Lead Environmental Group Manager In August 2018, the American Society of Heating, Refrigerating and Air-Conditioning Engineers (ASHRAE) updated its Standard 188 Legionellosis: Risk Management for Building Water Systems that was originally implemented in 2015. The ANSI/ASHRAE Standard…

Decorative water features (sometimes called “ornamental water features”) are often used in hotels, restaurants, universities, and healthcare facilities to create a relaxing atmosphere. From a water safety perspective, it is important to understand the health risk associated with decorative features.…

Written by: Hilary Nardone, Lead Environmental Group Manager On July 6, 2018, the Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services (CMS) updated its policy memorandum, which was originally implemented on June 2, 2017. The CMS policy memorandum (S&C 17-30-Hospitals/CAHs/NHs) requires all…

Legionella bacteria and other waterborne pathogens have been detected in samples taken from ice machines and water dispensers. According to the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC), cases of Legionnaires’ disease have been traced back to water and ice from…

One of the most important steps you can take to provide safe water to consumers in your building is to annually clean and disinfect your hot and cold storage tanks. Here are 3 reasons why: 1.  Water going through the tanks…

In 2015, New York City created cooling tower maintenance regulations mandating that building owners take specific actions to control Legionella bacteria in their cooling towers. New York City’s cooling tower law is the most comprehensive law of its kind in the United…

According to recent reports, Pennsylvania’s healthcare-acquired legionellosis cases have trended upward over the past 10 years. The ACHD (Alleghany County) guideline and the New York regulations recommend selecting and testing a minimum of 10 distal sites, faucets or showers, that…

Cooling Towers all over New York City have been visited by Department of Health Inspectors. One way to protect yourself from possible fines is to select a good water treatment provider. In NYC there are many choices, but it is…

On June 2nd, 2017, the Centers for Medicare and Medicaid Services (CMS) released an important memorandum. Effective immediately, healthcare facilities are expected to implement a Water Management Program (WMP) based on the ANSI/ASHRAE 188-2015 Standard Legionellosis: Risk Management for Building Water Systems.…

Barclay is qualified to perform inspections, certifications, cooling tower cleanings and disinfections, and create Water Management Programs in accordance with ASHRAE 188-2015. We are happy to provide trainings, tips on controlling bacteria in cooling tower systems, and information regarding automated…