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Recent Advances in Legionella Research - with Bart Bleys of CIB W062: Water Supply and Drainage

🔬 Recent Advances in Legionella Research: Energy Efficiency Without Compromising Health How can we reduce domestic hot water temperatures to save energy — without increasing the risk of Legionella? In this CIB Presidential Seminar, the coordinator of CIB Working Group W062 Water Supply and Drainage Bart Bleys, presents cutting-edge experimental research addressing one of the most pressing challenges in building services engineering: balancing energy efficiency with public health protection. This session covers: • The activities and global research scope of CIB W062 – Water Supply and Drainage • Legionella growth mechanisms in building water systems • Experimental findings from full-scale contaminated test installations • The effectiveness (and limits) of thermal shock strategies • Storage tanks vs. plate heat exchangers • Implications for low-temperature heat pumps and district heating systems • Emerging non-chemical mitigation methods (UV-C, ultrafiltration) • International collaboration between Belgian and Dutch research teams The research directly addresses a critical question for the built environment: Is it possible to lower domestic hot water temperatures for energy savings while maintaining microbiological safety? With increasing use of heat pumps, low-temperature networks, and decarbonisation strategies, this topic is highly relevant to: • Building services researchers • Civil and environmental engineering academics • PhD candidates in water systems and building performance • Public health and infrastructure researchers • Professionals working on standards and regulation • Sustainable construction and energy systems scholars The presentation includes full-scale laboratory data, longitudinal monitoring of Legionella concentrations, and evidence-based conclusions with direct implications for policy and system design. 🌍 Organised by the International Council for Research and Innovation in Building and Construction (CIB) To learn more about CIB Working Group W062 and upcoming symposia, visit the CIB website.