Hotels – Safeguarding water quality and protecting guests from legionella
The commercial operation of a drinking water supply system is associated with structural stipulations and duties of care in terms of system…
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Different types of filtration
Filtration is essential for the treatment of drinking water. It is the only way to guarantee reliable protection against disease-causing…
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How do multidrug-resistant organisms (MDRO) arise?
Each human being is constantly in contact with a huge variety of bacteria. Bacteria are not necessarily damaging to health. However a few of them can…
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Why point-of-use sterile water filters are Class I medical devices
Sterile water filters play an important role in hygiene and pathogen reduction at hospitals and other medical facilities.
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Bacteria and other microbes in drinking water
Many bacteria and viruses are able to survive for a certain amount of time in water. Oral uptake of contaminated drinking water can elicit the…
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What are pseudomonads?
People who have already been weakened by other diseases are at especially high risk of succumbing to an infection triggered by pseudomonads.
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What is a biofilm?
Biofilms are made up of microorganisms and occur primarily on surfaces. They are embedded in a layer of mucus which settles on the surfaces like a…
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7-log reduction and filter validation in accordance with ASTM F838-15a
To reduce the number of microbes in a liquid or on a surface, the liquid must be filtered or the surface must be cleaned or disinfected. To achieve…
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Retrograde contamination – causes and solutions
Retrograde contamination occurs when water outlets come into contact with microbes as a result of splashback of water.
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Drinking water – high quality demanded throughout Europe
The aim is to ensure that all EU citizens have access to high quality drinking water and to strengthen the position of consumers.
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