D.C. hospital goes 4 weeks without running water after failed bacteria treatment

The psychiatric hospital shut off its water Sept. 26


St. Elizabeths Hospital entered its fourth week without running water Oct. 20 after Pseudomonas and Legionella bacteria survived a water system flush Oct. 11, according to an article on the Becker's Clinical Leadership and Infection Control website.

The psychiatric hospital shut off its water Sept. 26 and hired contractors to flush its water system with chlorine.

After the super chlorination of the water system, test results showed evidence of remaining bacteria.

The water is being treated again. Officials don't have an exact date for when the water will be potable.

Read the article.



October 25, 2019


Topic Area: Infection Control

Recent Posts

State of the Facilities Management Industry in 2025

Many facility managers cite budget constraints and the rise in operating concerns as their top concerns heading into the new year.

City of Hope to Open New Cancer Specialty Hospital in California

This 72-acre academic research campus offers patients access to the full continuum of advanced cancer care.

Montefiore Einstein Opening New Inpatient Center for Youth in the Bronx

New 21-bed inpatient pediatric mental health center adds critical care beds to address behavioral and mental health needs in the Bronx, nearly doubling inpatient capacity.

Skill Stacking: How Micro-Credentials Are Reshaping Trades

Micro-credentials can keep skilled trade workers up to speed with modern systems and complement longer, more formal training programs.

Prima Medicine Opens New Location in Tysons, Virginia

The Tysons location becomes Prima Medicine's fifth practice in the Washington metropolitan area.

 
 


FREE Newsletter Signup Form

News & Updates | Webcast Alerts
Building Technologies | & More!

 
 
 


All fields are required. This site is protected by reCAPTCHA and the Google Privacy Policy and Terms of Service apply.