Building Water Management Webinar Series
This three-part webinar series, hosted by GF Piping Systems (GF) and presented by industry experts, will provide practical guidance and thought-provoking ideas for smarter and safer building water systems.
May 7, 2020 – 9:30AM -10:00AM PDT
Part 1 – "Building Re-occupancy: Procedures for Flushing Bacteria from Stagnant Building Water Piping"
Presented by Ron L George, CPD, President of Plumb-Tech Design & Consulting Services, LLC
Description: With recent COVID-19 events causing extended vacancy of public buildings, there is a serious issue associated with stagnant water in the building's water systems where bacteria will grow and flourish in the biofilm of plumbing tanks, fixtures and pipes. In this webinar, you’ll learn how to minimize the transmission of Legionella bacteria and other microorganisms.
May 14, 2020 – 9:30AM -10:00AM PDT
Part 2 – "Supplemental Disinfection Methods and their Impact on Piping Systems"
Presented by Christoph Lohr, PE, CPD, LEED AP BD+C, Director of Education & Strategic Projects, LiquiTech
Description: There are a wide variety of supplemental disinfection methods available to the building owner and engineer in the fight against waterborne pathogens. In this webinar, industry expert Christoph Lohr will identify what the science says about the pros and cons of various supplemental disinfection methods, the synergy between disinfectants and flushing, and how each disinfectant interacts with piping materials such as copper, CPVC, PEX, and more.
May 21, 2020 – 9:30AM -10:00AM PDT
Part 3 – "Automation Technology for Improving Building Water Safety & Efficiency"
Presented by Greg Swafford, CPD, GPD, Technical Sales Manager-Commercial Water, GF Piping Systems
Description: Plumbing systems have a tremendous impact on public health and safety, yet historically plumbing systems have been "dumb" systems. To improve building water safety and efficiency, smarter plumbing systems are needed. In this webinar, Greg Swafford will discuss how automation technology by GF Piping Systems is tackling the two most common issues in building water and making effective water management easier, safer, and smarter.
For more information, contact GF Piping Systems at toll Free (800) 854-4090; e-mail: us.ps@georgfischer.com ,Web: www.gfps.com.
About GF Piping Systems
GF Piping Systems is the global expert for the safe and reliable transportation of water, chemicals and gases. The company specializes in plastic piping systems and system solutions plus services in all project phases. GF Piping Systems is active with its own sales companies in 34 countries and more than 30 production locations around the world. In 2019, GF Piping Systems generated sales of CHF 1.802 billion and employed 6,892 people. GF Piping Systems is a division of Georg Fischer AG, which was founded in 1802, and is headquartered in Schaffhausen, Switzerland www.gfps.com
Source: GF Piping Systems