Legionella Management and Outbreak Response

There were ~50,0000 confirmed Legionnaires’ cases in the United States between 2000 – 2015. Our team of experts will help you develop a defensible plan to mitigate, investigate, and remediate Legionella problems. 

CCA’s team of multi-disciplined experts can help your facility reduce its risk of a Legionnaires’ disease outbreak. Our experts, including doctorate-level health scientists, Certified Industrial Hygienists, and Professional Engineers, will work with your organization to develop a defensible water management program, implement control measures, and respond to or investigate potential Legionella related outbreaks.

Examples of our Legionella related services include:

• Water Management Program (WMP) Development. A written program that identifies hazardous conditions and specific steps to minimize the growth and spread of Legionella in building water systems.

• On-Site Survey of Building Water Systems. A physical survey to systematically document building water systems and develop process flow-diagrams in accordance with ASHRAE 188 and U.S. Center for Disease Control guidelines.

• Risk Assessment.  An analysis to identify hazardous conditions in building water systems and establish control measures and limits to prevent Legionella growth.

• Engineering Reviews of Building Water Systems. A detailed review of HVAC, plumbing, and mechanical systems by a Professional Engineer to identify points of stagnation and develop specific engineering solutions for Legionella control.

• Legionella Testing. Collection of environmental water samples or biofilm to validate WMP effectiveness or identify source locations. All samples are analyzed by a CDC ELITE certified laboratory.

• Legionella Outbreak Response. Owner’s representation and third-party testing/validation during emergency remediation of Legionella in your building’s water system.

• Forensic Investigation. Retrospective investigations and litigation support from doctorate-level health scientists, Certified Industrial Hygienists (CIH), and Professional Engineers.