2018 Conference Agenda
Co-hosted by NSF International and the National Science Foundation, the 2018 Legionella Conference gained participation from academia, manufacturers, water utilities and public health officials.
Based on open dialogue and expert presentations at the 2018 event, NSF International set the groundwork for an informative, educational and valuable 2019 conference, co-hosted by the National Environmental Health Association. Check out the schedule for the 2018 event below to see the topics that were covered; the schedule for the 2019 event can be found on the agenda page.
Legionella 2018: Managing Legionella and Other Pathogens in Building Water Systems
Presented by NSF International and National Science Foundation
| 1 – Opening / Welcome / Keynotes | ||
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| Welcome | Dave Purkiss | Conference Co-Chair/NSF International |
| Conference Overview: Challenges and Opportunities | Joe Cotruvo | Conference Co-Chair/ Cotruvo & Assoc. |
| National Science Foundation Perspective | Karl Rockne | National Science Foundation |
| EPA OGWDW Perspective | Peter Grevatt | U.S. EPA, OGWDW |
| National Academy of Sciences Review | Andrea Hodgson | National Academy of Sciences |
| Legionella and Premise Plumbing Pathogen Issues and Investigations | Michael Beach | CDC Atlanta |
| Other Regrowth Pathogens in Building Plumbing | Ryan Fagan & Sujan Reddy | CDC, Health Quality Promotion |
| 2 – Root of the Problem – Biofilms - Moderator: Zia Bukhari, AmWater | ||
| U.S. EPA Research on Biofilms | Vicente Gomez-Alvarez | U.S. EPA, Cincinnati Lab |
| Formation and Characteristics | Amy Pruden | Virginia Tech University |
| Removal of Biofilms and Encrustations | Cameron Manners | Aquam, Inc. |
| 3A – Detecting and Quantifying Microbial Contamination / Monitoring and Analytical Techniques Moderator: Laura Boczek, U.S. EPA, ORD, Cincinnati |
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| Analytical Methods and Monitoring Approaches | Helen Buse | U.S. EPA, ORD Cincinnati |
| Culture Analytical Technologies Including Legiolert | Dan Broder | IDEXX |
| Utility of Genome Sequencing for Legionella Outbreak Investigations | Brian Raphael | CDC, Atlanta |
| Next-Generation Sequencing Applications for Plumbing/Regrowth | Rita Colwell | UMD/JH SPH/Cosmos |
| 3B – Management for Prevention and Mitigation / Water Treatment Technologies: Pros and Cons Moderator: Darren Lytle, U.S. EPA, ORD, Cincinnati |
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| Evaluation and Implementation of Mitigation Processes | Chris Ebener | Liquitech |
| Chlorine/Chloramine/Chlorine Dioxide | Darren Lytle | U.S. EPA, ORD Cincinnati |
| Copper/Silver, Peroxide, UV, Ozone | Hodon Ryu | U.S. EPA, ORD Cincinnati |
| Evaluation and Selection of Mitigation Strategies | Sheldon Masters | Corona Environmental Consulting |
| 4A – Methodologies for Quantifying Risk / Risk Assessment and Risk Estimation Moderator: Mark LeChevallier, Dr. Water Consulting |
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| The QMRA Framework and Application to Legionella | Charles Haas | Drexel University |
| Developing a Mechanistic QMRA Model to Control Legionella Levels | Nick Ashbolt | University of Alberta |
| Use of QMRA Models and International Guidelines to Develop Utility Guidance | Mark LeChevallier | Dr. Water Consulting |
| 4B – Plumbing System Design and Structural Contributing Risk Factors Moderator: Pete DeMarco, IAPMO |
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| Plumbing Devices/Fixtures/Water Heaters/Softeners | Christophe Lohr | Henderson Engineers |
| Plumbing Design Factors: Pipe Sizing/Dead Ends/Low Flows/Regrowth | Steven Buchberger | University of Cincinnati |
| Design/Operation of Water Based Systems to Minimize Legionella Proliferation | Robert Homeyer | Homeyer Consulting Services, Inc. |
| 5 – Experiences in Managing Pathogens in Building Water Systems/Risk Management in Hospitals & Buildings Moderator: Michele Prevost, Polytechnique Montreal |
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| Management of Legionella in Canadian Health Care Facilities | Michele Prevost | Polytechnique Montreal |
| Memorial Sloan Kettering Hospital Assessment and Management | John Letson | Sloan Kettering Bronxville, NY |
| Legionella Management Plan for Federal Office Buildings: Canadian Perspective | Lan Chi Nguyen Weekes | La Cite College, Ottawa, Ontario, Canada |
| Changing Expectations for Managing and Communicating Risk: NYC Cooling Tower Regulations and Building Investigations | Chris Boyd | NSF International |
| 6 – Building a Strategy for Managing Building Plumbing Risks – Management Approaches/Water Safety Plans Moderator: Frank Sidari, Special Pathogens Lab |
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| Water Safety Plans and Implementation Experience | Ron George | Plumb-Tech LLC |
| Legionella Regulations – Rejoice or Run for the Hills? | Patrick Racine & Joseph Ham Klenzoid | Canada Inc. & Eldon Water Inc. |
| Managing Legionella and Other Waterborne Pathogens in Building Water Systems; Detection and Disinfection | Janet Stout | Special Pathogens Laboratory |
| Legal Challenges Before, During and After a Legionnaires’ Outbreak | Dan Moretti | Landman Corsi Bellaine & Ford P.C. |
| 7 – Blueprints for Preventive and Protective Actions / Guidances, Standards, Policies Moderator: Martin Exner, Bonn University Hospital |
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| CMS Facility Requirements to Prevent Legionella Infections | Daniel Schwartz | CMS |
| German Regulations Experience | Martin Exner | Bonn University Hospital |
| ASHRAE Standards and Guidelines | Bill Pearson | ASHRAE |
| NSF International Standards for Building Water Health | Jessica Evans | NSF International |
| Roundtable: The Role of Public Health Professional Associations | David Dyjack, Oscar Alleyne, Angelita Fasnacht and David Krause | NEHA, NACCHO, AIHA |
| 8 – Guidance and Requirements / State and Federal Moderator: Alan Roberson, ASDWA |
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| State Oversight Policies for Drinking Water and Cooling Towers | Lisa Daniels | Pennsylvania DEP |
| State Oversight Policies for Drinking Water and Cooling Towers | David Dziewulski | New York State DOH |
| VHA and Legionella Prevention: Policy and Observations | Shantini Gamage | VA, Cincinnati |
| Role of Water Management to Prevent Legionnaires Disease | Laura Cooley | CDC |