Understanding Legionella Testing in Building Water Systems

This webinar provides a technical overview of Legionella bacteria, associated health risks, and the critical role of testing in water system management. The presentation will highlight the importance of Water Management Programs aligned with ASHRAE 188 and emerging guidance such as ASHRAE 514, focusing on identifying system risks, implementing control measures, and ensuring ongoing monitoring and corrective action. A comparative overview of Legionella testing methods will be presented, including culture-based approaches (ISO 11731, CDC), substrate-based assays (Legiolert), and molecular techniques such as qPCR and vPCR. Key considerations for method selection, sampling strategies, and interpretation of results will be discussed. Attendees will gain practical insight into integrating testing with proactive water management strategies to support compliance, reduce risk, and protect public health.

Airdate:  Thursday, June 18, 2026 - 12:00 PM ET
 
Length:  60 minutes 

Presenter: Kamash Pillai & Agner Martinez - Eurofins Built Environment Testing