Legionella is a genus of bacteria commonly found in natural water sources such as rivers and lakes. However, when these bacteria enter man-made water systems, such as plumbing and cooling towers, they can multiply rapidly under favorable conditions. The most concerning species, Legionella pneumophila, can cause Legionnaires’ disease - a severe form of pneumonia - and Pontiac fever, a milder illness. This makes controlling Legionella in water systems essential, particularly in buildings such as hospitals, hotels, and residential complexes.
Legionella bacteria thrive in warm water systems and are commonly found in hospitals, swimming pools, elderly care facilities, hotels, and large plumbing systems. Stagnant or improperly maintained water sources, such as cooling towers,
hot tubs, and showers, create ideal conditions for bacterial growth.
High-risk environments, especially those housing vulnerable individuals, require strict water monitoring to prevent outbreaks and ensure safety.
Traditional Legionella Monitoring is Expensive
Preventing Legionella bacteria growth has traditionally relied on manual checks and analog monitoring. Staff routinely inspect water systems to ensure water is flowing and maintained at safe temperatures. This often involves:
- Listening to pipes to confirm flow
- Flushing unused taps and showers to avoid stagnation
- Using thermometers to check that hot water stays above 50°C and cold water below 20°C
- Recording temperature readings and actions in logbooks for compliance
- Collecting water samples for occasional lab testing to detect bacteria
While this approach can be effective, it is time-consuming, depends heavily on human accuracy, and provides no real-time insight into potential risks.
Water Grip - An Advanced Defense Against Legionella
The Water Grip is an innovative, non-invasive water meter designed to provide comprehensive monitoring of water systems, playing a vital role in Legionella prevention. Its ultrasonic technology offers high-accuracy flow and temperature readings while requiring no plumbing expertise for installation.
Here’s how the Water Grip safeguards your property:
Temperature Monitoring
Legionella thrives in water between 20°C and 50°C, but with Water Grip, you stay one step ahead. It continuously monitors water temperature from 0.1°C to 70°C with outstanding ±2% accuracy, helping you spot conditions that could support bacterial growth.
Catch potential risk zones early. The Water Grip empowers property managers to act fast, to stop bacterial growth before it starts.
Prevent Stagnation
Still water can be a hidden risk, it’s the perfect breeding ground for Legionella.
With Water Grip, you get accurate detection of water flow and instant insights into whether flushing has taken place, helping you stay safe and compliant
Data Insights, Wirelessly
Through the Quandify portal and app, property owners can remotely monitor water flow, temperature, and system integrity.
With API:s, the possibility to integrate are endless.
Remote Temperature Readings
Follow your water temperature to establish wether the water is within safe temperature spans, or if heating is required.
Hourly datapoints are available on the Quandify Portal.
Wondering how long the water has been still?
See if your water has been stagnant for some time, down to an hourly basis.
Flush pipes only where and when necessary - no more redundant work.
The volume data is available both through the smartphone app and on the Quandify Portal.
The market's easiest installation process, use the included IKEA-style key, turn to open and clamp it onto your pipe.
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The promise is a smooth installation - no cutting or plumbers needed.
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Why is This Important for Your Property?
Compliance and Safety
Many jurisdictions mandate rigorous Legionella control measures for commercial properties. The Water Grip helps property managers meet these regulatory standards while minimizing risk to occupants.
Operational Efficiency
Water Grip helps you stay efficient and safe - delivering early warnings for leaks and temperature anomalies to cut water waste and energy use.
With precise monitoring, it’s easier than ever to maintain safe water temperatures and meet recommended guidelines.
Health Assurance
The ultimate benefit is peace of mind. By mitigating Legionella risks, property owners can provide safer environments for tenants and visitors while avoiding costly outbreaks and potential legal liabilities.
Flexible Payment Options
