Water Management Services (WMS) Recommissioning Dormant Water Systems

Reopening Dormant Facilities

The water in dormant or low census facilities has lost most or all of its disinfectant which allows biofilm and pathogenic bacteria to grow. The lack of water flow allows for the buildup of metals and disinfectant by-products.

The water systems and fixtures in facilities that have been closed or have low census must go through a recommissioning process prior to returning to normal operating status.

Opening facilities without proper water management commissioning services has led to documented waterborne disease cases and deaths.

Water Management Services

Commissioning Protocols

• Sampling Plan
• Flushing
• Disinfection
• Fixture Cleaning

Microbio Panel Analysis

• Next Day Legionella PCR
• TimeZero™ Legionella
• Total Bacteria (THAB)
• Total Coliform
• Other Waterborne Pathogens

Water Chemistry Analysis

• Metals Analysis
• Discolored Water
• Turbidity
• Disinfection By-products

Benefits:

• Reduce the risk of waterborne disease, metal and DBP's
• Restore reliable sources of water
• Reduce dependency on bottled water
• Confidently perform hand hygiene and bathing activities
• Protect residents, staff, and visitors
• Increase building owner defensibility
• Identify problems fast with 24-hour turnaround on Legionella PCR testing
• Document your actions were effective via a cloud-based application on any device

Click here to see CDC Guidance for Building Water Systems: Ensure the safety of your building water system and devices after a prolonged shutdown.

Click here to view the recording of an APPA-sponsored Webinar on “Recommissioning Water Systems for Dormant Facilities and Infrastructure”. 

Click here to view and download the webinar slides.

Click here to view the Webinar Q&A document.