April 2020 Newsletter

As hospitals around the world take unprecedented steps to shore up their supply chains, train their staffs and prepare their facilities for a surge of coronavirus patients, it’s important to note they must also continue to defend against another silent threat: Legionella.

When NPR spoke to a renowned water engineer in March, here’s what he had to say about the prevalence of Legionella*. The bottom line is you need to be prepared for both threats.

*We strive to provide accurate, timely information. The article from NPR was originally published on March 2, as coronavirus cases began to rise in the U.S. Facts and figures will have changed since publication. 

Don’t let scale, corrosion or Legionella in your chiller and cooling tower system put your facility at risk of equipment inefficiency, failure or a Legionnaire’s outbreak. Ensuring your Water Treatment Program aligns with Association of Water Technologies’ standards, ANSI/ASHRAE 188-2018 Legionella standards and CMS regulations can help. We help keep your chillers and cooling towers operating safely and efficiently for years to come. Make sure you take care of this “spring cleaning” to help prevent equipment deterioration and dangerous upticks in Legionella – especially if your facility is at low-capacity or no-occupancy due to a shelter-in-place mandate.

To schedule your consultation, give us a call at 866-264-8453.

The Inside Scoop from Solid Blend 

Water Quality Products (WQP), the preeminent source of information for water treatment professionals has chosen Steve Elrich, Business Development Manager of Solid Blend, as one of seven national Young Professional Rising Stars. The WQP editorial team named Steve as a future icon of the industry who is leading the charge in water management and shares the value of water with their colleagues, clients and community.

In his role at Solid Blend, Steve has led teams to facilitate the remediation and management of some of Ohio’s largest Legionella outbreaks and case investigations and has helped Solid Blend establish its position as a leader in Ohio for water management in health care and other industries. He continues to work closely with organizations such as the Ohio Department of Health to help craft and drive where the state should head to better protect public health and wellness with proper water management practices.

Industry News

Monica Smiley, publisher and CEO of Enterprising Women magazine, has announced the winners of the 2020 Enterprising Women of the Year Awards, an annual tribute to the world’s top women entrepreneurs. Lois Elrich, president of Solid Blend, is among the 113 international winners.

The Enterprising Women of the Year Awards is widely considered one of the most prestigious recognition programs for women business owners. To win, nominees must demonstrate that they have fast-growth businesses, mentor or actively support other women and girls involved in entrepreneurship, and stand out as leaders in their communities. Many of the honorees also serve as leaders of key organizations that support the growth of women’s entrepreneurship. Winners come from all over the world, including New York City, Dubai, Nairobi, Chicago, London and Japan.

In addition to her role as president of Solid Blend, Elrich is also a WBE-certified executive leadership coach and facilitator for Aileron.