Considerations for large building water quality after extended stagnation
The unprecedented number of building closures related to the coronavirus disease (COVID‐
19) pandemic is concerning because water stagnation will occur in many buildings that do …
19) pandemic is concerning because water stagnation will occur in many buildings that do …
How biofilm changes our understanding of cleaning and disinfection
JY Maillard, I Centeleghe - Antimicrobial Resistance & Infection Control, 2023 - Springer
Biofilms are ubiquitous in healthcare settings. By nature, biofilms are less susceptible to
antimicrobials and are associated with healthcare-associated infections (HAI). Resistance of …
antimicrobials and are associated with healthcare-associated infections (HAI). Resistance of …
Flushing of Stagnant Premise Water Systems after the COVID-19 Shutdown Can Reduce Infection Risk by Legionella and Mycobacterium spp.
There is concern about potential exposure to opportunistic pathogens when reopening
buildings closed due to the COVID-19 pandemic. In this study, water samples were collected …
buildings closed due to the COVID-19 pandemic. In this study, water samples were collected …
Microbial ecology of drinking water from source to tap
As drinking water travels from its source, through various treatment processes, hundreds to
thousands of kilometres of distribution network pipes, to the taps in private homes and public …
thousands of kilometres of distribution network pipes, to the taps in private homes and public …
Gradual recovery of building plumbing-associated microbial communities after extended periods of altered water demand during the COVID-19 pandemic
COVID-19 pandemic-related building restrictions heightened drinking water microbiological
safety concerns post-reopening due to the unprecedented nature of commercial building …
safety concerns post-reopening due to the unprecedented nature of commercial building …
An investigation of spatial and temporal drinking water quality variation in green residential plumbing
Drinking water chemical quality can deteriorate after water enters building plumbing. This
study aimed to better understand seasonal and spatial water quality differences in a highly …
study aimed to better understand seasonal and spatial water quality differences in a highly …
Growth of Legionella during COVID-19 lockdown stagnation
While “avoiding stagnation” has been the mantra of many building water quality experts, the
foundational support for how this terminology is used in peer-reviewed publications and …
foundational support for how this terminology is used in peer-reviewed publications and …
Legionella pneumophila occurrence in reduced-occupancy buildings in 11 cities during the COVID-19 pandemic
In spring 2020, numerous buildings were closed or operated at reduced occupancies to
slow the spread of COVID-19. An unintended consequence of these social distancing …
slow the spread of COVID-19. An unintended consequence of these social distancing …
The impact of metal pipe materials, corrosion products, and corrosion inhibitors on antibiotic resistance in drinking water distribution systems
Drinking water distribution systems (DWDS) are unique engineering environments that are
important routes for the acquisition and dissemination of antibiotic resistance. Antibiotic …
important routes for the acquisition and dissemination of antibiotic resistance. Antibiotic …
Impact of fixture purging on water age and excess water usage, considering stochastic water demands
Higher water ages are linked with water quality decline as chlorine dissipates, temperatures
become more favorable for microbial growth, and metals and organic matter leach from the …
become more favorable for microbial growth, and metals and organic matter leach from the …