Building owners increasingly face two competing objectives:

• Protect occupants from Legionella
• Reduce energy consumption and carbon emissions

Legionella remains one of the most significant water safety challenges in modern buildings. Hospitals, nursing homes, hotels, residential buildings and commercial properties all rely on effective control measures to protect occupants and maintain compliance.

For decades, Legionella prevention has relied primarily on maintaining elevated water temperatures throughout hot water systems. While temperature remains an important control measure, experience has shown that temperature control alone is not always sufficient to prevent bacterial growth throughout complex water installations. Factors such as stagnant water, dead legs, biofilm formation and uneven temperature distribution can allow Legionella to persist despite compliance with temperature guidelines.

At the same time, building owners are facing increasing pressure to reduce energy consumption and carbon emissions. Maintaining high temperatures throughout a hot water installation can significantly increase both energy use and operating costs.

Adept’s ECA technology provides an additional layer of protection by continuously controlling Legionella and biofilm throughout the water system. By improving water hygiene across the entire installation, building owners can reduce operational risk while supporting broader energy-efficiency and sustainability objectives.