Legionella and Legionnaires Outbreak Cost Estimation Calculator
Get expert help from the engineering company specializing in Legionella control. What is the cost of a Legionella outbreak? How much does it cost my facility if someone contracts Legionnaires disease? Costs depend on several variables. The biggest is whether or not the hospital of facility has a defensible water management program in place. This can reduce legal liability by 90% as well as keep your facility safe. An active water management program shows the facility was making a reasonable effort to keep clients and staff safe in regards to domestic and utility water. Use the Legionnaires outbreak cost calculator below to get a rough estimate of what an outbreak could cost your facility.
By far the most critical step to keep Legionella under control and prevent Legionnaires disease is to have a Water Management Plan in place. Effective water management programs are meant to identify and reduce risks in cold and hot water lines including domestic and utility water.
See our Legionella Demand Calculator to determine the total pounds of FAC (Free Available Chlorine or equivalent) needed per day to help keep your facility safe.
Legionella Control Water Systems can be designed specifically for your hospital or facility, including consulting on water management plans and other chemical and non chemical options for keeping Legionella at bay, and preventing a Legionnaires outbreak. Please email or call us at 888-416-8626 program to keep your staff, customers and patients safe.
Legionella Controls Systems also offers training, preventative maintenance, engineering consultation, equipment rental, financing, and build, own, operate options. Let us know if you would like information on how these services can help you reduce Legionella risk in your hospital or healthcare organization.
* Peak Continuous GPM is not instantaneous peak flow rate. It represents a continuous high flow rate at peak times of the day (e.g. for 30 minutes or more).
** Instantaneous peak flow rate is the maximum GPM for a short time (e.g. 1-5 minute period).
