• Viega announces 2016 water quality seminars

    The training course is part of Viega's water quality campaign To date, more than 500 people have attended Viega's water quality seminars The campaign focuses on the Viega system to help the engineering community design systems that minimize the risk of waterborne pathogens
    March 15, 2016
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    WICHITA, KS — ­ Viega is extending its training course on reducing the risk of microbial growth in commercial plumbing systems in three locations throughout the U.S.

    The training course is part of Viega's water quality campaign, a domestic and global initiative aimed at educating the industry and providing system solutions to help maintain water quality for commercial potable water systems. To date, more than 500 people have attended Viega's water quality seminars.

    "These seminars are an excellent opportunity for engineers to learn about waterborne pathogens and new design strategies to reduce the risk of microbial growth for commercial potable water systems," said Derek Bower, product director, metal systems, Viega. "This is all part of Viega's commitment to promote safe water throughout the U.S. and around the planet."

    Viega's water quality campaign focuses on the Viega system to help the
    engineering community design systems that minimize the risk of waterborne
    pathogens. Promoting hot water recirculation and keeping water at the
    correct temperature can help reduce the opportunity for bacteria to
    colonize. Different types of common bacteria such as Legionella, found in
    drinking water systems, can cause illness or death.

    Titled, "Pathogen Control by Design," the one-day training course is
    co-presented by Viega's Technical Managers and Tim Keane, consultant with
    Legionella Risk Management Inc., who is one of the country's leading
    experts in methods to control and minimize the risk of Legionella. Keane
    has 25 years of experience in industrial and commercial water treatment
    consulting, focusing on waterborne pathogen control, and regularly makes
    presentations on ground breaking issues related to Legionnaires' disease.
    He has presented at the American Water Works Association (AWWA) 2012
    Water Quality Technology Conference, the International Emerging
    Technology Symposium and the 2014 American Society of Plumbing Engineers (ASPE) Convention.

    The course covers case studies of Legionnaires' disease outbreaks,
    Legionella guidelines and standards from a liability perspective, and
    design factors that impact pathogen control. Where applicable, continuing
    education credits are available.

    The seminars will take place at the following locations:

    For more information, visit: Viega.us/training.

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