Sample Water for Legionella? 
Weighing the Benefits Against the Costs
by Matthew R. Freije

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This report is composed primarily of information excerpted from Legionellae Control in Health Care Facilities: A Guide for Minimizing Risk, a book reviewed or highlighted in approximately 50 professional journals and sold in more than 20 countries. Here are some comments about the book: 

• "Quite frankly, the approach and application of science in this text represents some of the best industrial (occupational) hygiene that I have ever seen in print! …You won't be sorry." L. Betts, MD, Ph.D., CIH, Appl. Occup. Environ. Hyg., ACGIH

• "Matt has really tackled the thorny problem issues head on. ...I like the book because it is very much a ‘what to do’ book. There’s no beating around the bush." Clive  Broadbent, AIRAH Journal, Australian Inst. of Rfrg Air Cond & Htg

• "This is an excellent reference book for any facility (healthcare or otherwise)" C. Crouch, CSP; Prof. Safety, The Amer. Soc. of Safety Engineers

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This report will help you decide whether or not to allocate money for water sampling. It covers: 

• The debate over routine environmental sampling
• What sampling can and cannot tell you
• Possible outcomes
• Liability factors
• Sampling costs
  

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About the author

Matthew R. Freije earned a degree in mechanical engineering from Purdue University. He reviews published research and screens marketed products and services to provide practical solutions to water problems. Freije provides consulting services related to Legionella and other waterborne pathogens to hospitals and industry, and also provides litigation support and expert testimony. His book Legionellae Control in Health Care Facilities: A Guide for Minimizing Risk, a 1997 award finalist, has been fully reviewed or highlighted in more than 50 professional journals, and has sold in 25 countries. Freije is the author of several articles, has served as a guest speaker for professional societies, and is the editor of Legionella E-news, an international newsletter that covers outbreaks and new technology. He is a member of the American Society of Plumbing Engineers and of the Water Quality Association. Freije welcomes feedback on this report, especially suggestions for improvement. Please e-mail comments to mf@hcinfo.com. 

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Paper version, Item 305, ISBN 0-9649926-5-5, $14
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