Water System Disinfection

LEGIONELLA EXPERTS

DiHydro has been treating Legionella bacteria contaminated water systems since 1979. DiHydro's Disinfection Program eliminates and prevents harmful bacteria contamination in water systems. 

A close-up of legionella pneumophila bacteria

THE DANGERS OF LEGIONELLA

Legionella bacteria is commonly found in natural water sources (e.g. lakes, rivers) and moist environments. The bacteria also occurs in man-made water systems, such as:

  • Cooling towers
  • Hot water tanks and heaters
  • Pipes and plumbing systems
  • Shower heads and sink faucets
  • Hot tubs and spa pools
  • Decorative fountains and water features

Health problems can arise when small, airborne droplets of water containing the bacteria are breathed in. Inhaling these water droplets can result in Legionnaires' disease -- a type of pneumonia caused by Legionella bacteria infecting the lungs.

Proper building water system maintenance is crucial to protecting public health.

Facilities such as hospitals, nursing homes, and large apartment complexes are most at risk to Legionella bacteria contamination. People most susceptible to contracting Legionnaires' disease are:

  • People 50 years or older
  • Current or former smokers
  • People with chronic lung disease
  • People with a weakened immune system
  • People with cancer, diabetes, kidney failure, or liver failure

STANDBY EMERGENCY DISINFECTION PROGRAM

We provide a "first response" approach when initiating an emergency disinfection program. Our technicians and equipment are ready to go for initiating our emergency bacterial disinfection program. Our program treats potable hot and cold water distribution systems (tanks, mains, supply, risers, branch lines, fixtures, etc.).

Disinfection removes oil, grease, and pesticides as well as removes harmful bacteria -- especially coliform bacteria as confirmed by laboratory analysis. The goal of disinfection is to kill waterborne pathogens that can cause disease outbreaks. Disinfection of all new and repaired potable water piping and mains is required by township, city, and state governments in order to protect public health & safety.

A young girl drinking out of a public water fountain

WHEN DOES DISINFECTION NEED TO OCCUR?

ADDITIONAL SERVICES

OUR SOLUTION

DiHydro offers a cost-effective approach to pipe disinfection. Our pipe disinfection program includes flushing, disinfection, and sample testing -- all performed by experienced DiHydro technicians. We have decades of experience in protecting and restoring piping systems.

Our expertly engineered program consists of:

  • Detection, prevention and outbreak response using a team of experts
  • Rapid response
  • Turnkey implementation of disinfection
  • No disruption in building operation
  • Corrosion control
  • Water sample collection and analysis
  • Long term disinfection control