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What is MIC? Microbiological Influenced Corrosion (MIC) Testing
What is MIC? Microbial-induced corrosion (MIC) is the phenomenon of corrosive activity by microbial organisms such as bacteria, fungi, and algae. MIC is seen in ...
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Persister Cells and Differences From Other Cell Types
Awareness of antibiotic-resistant (AR) bacteria has increased greatly in recent years as the number of AR infections continues to grow. Organizations such as the World ...
Read More → Video About Preventing and Treating Legionnaires’ Disease
Legionnaire’s disease is a serious condition, but it can be prevented with the right Legionella testing service. Regular water testing is, therefore, essential, especially ...
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Cooling Tower Start-Up Steps and Processes
Cooling Tower Start-Up This is the time of year that in many parts of the country that seasonal (HVAC) cooling towers are beginning to start ...
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Legionnaires’ Disease Signs, Symptoms & Facts
Here at Environmental Safety Technologies, we take safety seriously, and it’s our mission to ensure the safety of our community. That’s why we offer unparalleled ...
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COVID-19 and Water Management
Environmental Safety Technologies (EST) would like to take this time to discuss with all of our water treatment and hospital partners about the impact COVID-19 ...
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Cooling Tower Spring Reboot and Legionella Testing Services
It is the time of year where, in many parts of the country, commercial cooling towers that run seasonally are needed to come back online ...
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Developing a Water Management Program to Reduce Legionella Growth and Spread in Buildings
A Practical Guide to Implementing Industry Standards This toolkit was published by the CDC and posted to their website in June of 2017. Many buildings ...
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What Is Candida Auris, and How Is It Dangerous?
Candida auris (C. auris) is a yeast that erodes a host’s innate immunity and also possesses multi-drug resistance. C. auris was first identified in 2009 ...
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Legionnaires’ Disease in a Post-COVID-19 World
In 2021, regional health departments nationwide alerted the public of the sudden increase of Legionnaire’s Disease in their local areas. Many were concentrated in the ...
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Why Are Legionella Testing Services Important?
Whenever a building contains a water system, there is the risk of bacterial growth. This bacteria can become airborne on water droplets and be dangerous ...
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EST Now Offers ANSI/AAMI ST108:2023 Testing and Compliance Assistance
In 2023, the Association for the Advancement of Medical Instrumentation (AAMI) published, ANSI/AAMI ST108:2023 (ST108) – Water for the Processing of Medical Devices. This new ...
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