NEHA is hosting a Private Water Network Launch Webinar on January 13 at 2 PM ET. Join us to learn about the Private Water Network online community. During this webinar, we will walk through everything you need to know to quickly and easily get started using the online community.
The Legionella Conference has been rescheduled for January 20–22, 2021. The conference will be held at the same location at the Sheraton Grand Hotel on Chicago’s downtown river walk.
Conference Overview
NSF Health Sciences, an NSF International company, and the National Environmental Health Association (NEHA) will bring together professionals from a wide variety of industries, including healthcare, to discuss the growing concern of Legionella outbreaks at the third annual Legionella Conference.
The theme for the next Legionella Conference, Prevention of Disease and Injury From Waterborne Pathogens in Health Care, centers on how hospitals, water utilities, health departments, industry, and regulators can work together to identify best practices for prevention of disease in hospitals, long-term care centers, and skilled nursing homes. Join the conversation on how we can work toward safer healthcare facilities.
Prevention of Disease and Injury from Waterborne Pathogens During an Emergent Health Crisis
March 9–10, 2021
In response to the current COVID-19 pandemic, NSF and NEHA’s Legionella Conference organizers have added a virtual Special Session to take place on March 9–10, 2021. This 2-day virtual session will center on how industries such as healthcare, water utilities, manufacturing, cultural institutions, and hospitality, as well as health departments and regulators, can better respond to water-related challenges during a pandemic or major health crisis.
When healthcare, commercial, and industrial facilities experience low to no occupancy, there is the potential for significant impacts on water quality, consumption of water, and operation of building water systems. This session will provide an opportunity for discussion on how we can work together to develop emergency plans and adapt water safety practices to prevent further public health hazards.
Join the conversation on how to approach water safety and emergency planning during an emergent health crisis. Important topics include:
The conference will include panel discussions, case study reviews, and highlights of new technology.
Nutrient pollution is one of the most widespread, costly and challenging problems in the U.S., reflecting a close and complex interaction of nutrient concentrations with human cultural and economic activities and their associated land use. Lakes and coastal zones, often the receiving waters for high nutrient loads, can experience algal blooms, hypoxia and degraded habitats.
The CyAN App is a mobile application that uses satellite data to map the location of harmful algal blooms in waters across the US. The app provides weekly information about cyanobacteria concentrations in many of the largest water bodies in the country. This information can be used to inform decisions regarding recreational and drinking water safety. The CyAN App is designed for use on Android™ devices and is available for download on Google Play™.
Day 1 (Wednesday, October 16)- General Environmental Health Sessions: Carbon Monoxide poisoning reporting, Source of Lead Poisoning, Safe Spaces for Children, Addressing PFAS in Wisconsin, Drug and Meth Cleanup, Legal Issues with Human Health Hazards, Roundtable Sessions: opioid cleanup, radon in schools, flooding response, algal blooms
This free annual workshop, held in partnership with the Association of State Drinking Water Administrators (ASDWA), provides in-depth information and training on various solutions and strategies for handling small drinking water system challenges. The workshop is primarily designed for state personnel responsible for drinking water regulations compliance and treatment technologies permitting; however, others may also benefit, including system owners and operators, local and tribal governments, academics, design engineers, technical assistance providers, and consultants.
