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 …

Growth of Legionella pneumophila and other opportunistic pathogens (OPs) in drinking
water premise plumbing poses an increasing public health concern. Premise plumbing is …

Residential buildings provide unique conditions for opportunistic premise plumbing
pathogen (OPPP) exposure via aerosolized water droplets produced by showerheads …

Featured Application This critical review is highly timely and the need of the hour, given the
prolonged and unwanted building closures during the COVID-19 pandemic. Extended water …

In recent years, drinking water-associated pathogens that can cause infections in
immunocompromised or otherwise susceptible individuals (henceforth referred to as DWPI) …

COVID-19 pandemic-related building restrictions heightened drinking water microbiological
safety concerns post-reopening due to the unprecedented nature of commercial building …

Water age in drinking water systems is often used as a proxy for water quality but is rarely
used as a direct input in assessing microbial risk. This study directly linked water ages in a …

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 …

In this study, we used modeling with stochastic demands to assess free chlorine
concentrations in premise plumbing systems. Different occupancy scenarios and the use of …

Sustainability, water conservation, water efficiency, and green infrastructure have led to
significant decreases in the quantity of water used in buildings. In addition, changes in water …