Managing Water Quality in Premise Plumbing: Subject Matter Experts’ Perspectives and a Systematic Review of Guidance Documents

Managing Water Quality in Premise Plumbing: Subject Matter Experts’ Perspectives and a Systematic Review of Guidance Documents

Although many guidance documents have been developed to inform the design and operation of building water systems to ensure safe water quality, there is a lack of consensus on some topics. This study interviewed 22 subject matter experts (SMEs) to identify topics of concern for managing water qualit...

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Main Authors:	Rajveer Singh, Kerry A. Hamilton, Md Rasheduzzaman, Zhao Yang, Saurajyoti Kar, Angelita Fasnacht, Sheldon V. Masters, Patrick L. Gurian
Format:	Article
Language:	English
Published:	MDPI AG 2020-01-01
Series:	Water
Subjects:	<i>legionella</i> opportunistic premise plumbing pathogens water quality in buildings guidance documents water heater setpoint temperature disinfectant residual mycobacteria
Online Access:	https://www.mdpi.com/2073-4441/12/2/347

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