Medical Gas Resiliency
When the pandemic first hit in the United States in 2020, hospitals began to see an influx of patients requiring respiration assistance....
Still Confused About Water Temperature Control Devices?
A little over five years ago, an article titled “When Will the Confusion End?” was published in ASSE’s former publication, Backflow Prevention...
Protection and Responsibilities of the Essential Trades Worker
Thankfully, we are heading towards the end of a very contagious pandemic. Vaccines are being distributed and administered as quickly as possible....
The UA Water Quality Program
From the inception of our organization, the United Association (UA) has proudly maintained an unwavering commitment to protecting public health and safety....
Hospital Backflow Prevention
Today’s complex potable water “production” and distribution systems continue to make significant contributions in helping to sustain the utility and comfort of...
Important COVID-19 Information
In 2019, the World Health Organization (WHO) started monitoring the outbreak of a new coronavirus which ultimately was named COVID-19. The virus...
PFAS and Water Quality
The dawn of PFAS awareness is upon us! It is hard to have a discussion on water quality here in Washington, D.C....
Where Have We Been and Where Are We Going?
During a recent car trip, “Once in a Lifetime” by seminal New York band Talking Heads came on the radio. I always...
Legionella Prevention
Stephen Covey probably never thought his iconic phrase, "Begin with the end in mind," would be applied to a public health problem....
Recommended Installation Practices for Residential Storage Type Water Heaters to Reduce...
A little more than nine years ago, the ASSE International Board of Directors formed the Scald Awareness Task Group with this purpose...