Nalco Water introduces LegionGuard LG25 to cut down Legionella risk

Nalco Water, an Ecolab firm, has launched LegionGuard LG25 to help reduce the waterborne pathogen Legionella pneumophila in drinking water systems.

LegionGuard LG25 is an on-site produced chlorine dioxide product that helps to cut down bacteria in water.

This bacteria causes Legionnaires’ disease, which is sometimes takes the deadly form of pneumonia.

The product offers supplemental treatment for potable (drinking) water.

It is claimed to be the first product of its type to be registered by the US Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) for this purpose.

Nalco Water senior vice president and general manager for Global Light Industries Pedro Sancha said: “Nalco Water prides itself on delivering solutions that help improve public health.

“This new solution is part of a holistic approach to help ensure safe water for our customers and help building owners reduce the risk of Legionella in their water systems.”

Present in natural bodies of water, Legionella can enter a building’s water system from the municipal source, a damaged water main.

Potable water is the frequent source of exposure to this bacteria, according to the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC).

Despite municipalities disinfecting potable water sources, in the majority of outbreaks, these measures are not sufficient to kill the bacteria. However, supplemental treatment can reduce the risk of Legionella. Supplemental treatment with LegionGuard LG25 has been shown to reduce the suspended bacteria in a potable water system, which is an important method to help protect public health.

According to studies, one out of every ten people who are infected with this disease, die from the infection.

LegionGuard LG25 has to be used as part of a complete water management programme to cut down the risk of Legionella.