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Melbourne Metro Outbreak – July 2024

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It's terrible that 40+ Melburnians are sick with Legionnaires disease. The Victorian Health Dept is attempting to determine a single source, but with cases spread through the western and northern suburbs this may take some time, or may not be possible. Of course we're here to help with any...
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Reconciliation Action Plan

HydroChem is excited to develop a national Reconciliation Action Plan     HydroChem's RAP has been endorsed by Reconciliation Australia.  This Reflect RAP enables HydroChem to deepen its understanding of its sphere of influence and the unique contribution it can make to lead progress...
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HydroBalance Favourites Earn Australian Made Certification

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Stamp of approval for HydroChem’s HVAC&R maintenance range The popular and well established HydroBalance range of HVAC&R maintenance products have been manufactured under an exclusive licensing agreement by HydroChem in Australia for many years. The HydroBalance brand is globally...
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Australia Sees Rampant Growth In Gin Distilleries

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HydroChem just the tonic for newcomers We may have Monty Python’s Flying Circus to thank for the Australian wine boom in the latter half of the 20th century. The British comedy troupe famously lampooned and, of course, drew attention to Australian wines as early as the 1970s with their...
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Concern over Shutdown Stagnation in NSW

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Dormant Systems May Pose a Legionella Risk There is a tentative air of optimism this week in New South Wales as many businesses cautiously unlock the doors and welcome people inside for the first time in a long time. Some buildings may have chosen to hibernate their HVAC plant during the lockdown...
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Understanding Cooling Tower Access

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Cooling tower design and installation have improved significantly in recent years, with technology such as automated dual biocide dosing and remote monitoring equipment entering the market. Despite this, there remain common issues that arise during commissioning and when the risk management plan...
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HydroChem Heroes – Essential Services in a Pandemic

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Lockdowns linger, and many Australians are being stood down or forced to work from home. Some services remain essential however, and testing and treating water is one such example. Our cleaning and service crews load up their utes each morning and head out into what is some states are mostly...
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COVID-19 Business Continuity Plans

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HydroChem’s COVID Safe Plans help to protect our workers, customers and visitors and assist in preparation for a suspected or confirmed case of coronavirus (COVID-19) in our workplace/workforce. Our national summary is available here - COVID-19 Business Continuity Plan - Summary. A current...
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HydroChem Rewards the Jab

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Employees receive gift cards for getting vaccinated. Water treatment specialists HydroChem are one of a growing number of Australian companies to reward staff who choose to get their COVID-19 jabs. CEO Mike Lenton said the company, which is an Australian owned and operated manufacturer and...
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HydroChem at a glance

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This infographic provides a simple snapshot of what makes HydroChem Australia's most popular and trusted water treatment company. We pride ourselves on our levels of service and our know-how, our Australian manufacturing plant and our independently certified standards. But mostly, it's the...
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What’s in a drip?

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When a tap drips or runs, it is easy to lose sight of the magnitude of the water losses that can result. This infographic, using independent data supplied by the US Water Works Association, shows the shocking cumulative loss that even a simple dripping tap can have if left...
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Thermostatic Mixing Valves Regulated in Victoria

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TMV work now in a class all of its own In November 2019, the Victorian Building Authority (VBA) introduced regulations in Victoria making it mandatory for a thermostatic mixing valve (TMV) to be inspected, tested and commissioned every 12 months. A TMV is a valve that blends hot and cold water to...
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A Match Made in Cairns

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Maxwells H2O Services Joins HydroChem HydroChem has announced the acquisition of the well-respected Cairns based water treatment company, Maxwells H20 Services. The Queensland business has long specialised in commercial and industrial water treatment throughout FNQ and PNG. The company...
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HydroChem’s rising star KO’s biofilm

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A remote hydrometallurgical project requiring large volumes of water sought assistance with a biofouling problem. Several reverse osmosis (RO) trains were working around the clock purifying feed water for the plant, in addition to servicing the drinking water needs of a town of almost 1,000...
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World Water Day

Water is our business at HydroChem, but it is also our passion. It is literally the lifeblood of our planet. We are celebrating the United Nation's World Water Day on March 22nd and we applaud the focus placed sustainable development and greening our economies. Water is our most precious and...
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Water Sampling for Reusable Medical Devices under AS 5369

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The much anticipated and long awaited AS 5369 - Reprocessing of reusable medical devices and other devices in health and non-health related facilities was released late in 2023. The updated standard superseded AZ/NZS 4187:2014. The Standard's over-arching objective is to ensure that Reusable...
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The Crucial Role of Drift Eliminators

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Drift eliminators are to cooling towers what facemasks are to humans. Both drift eliminators and facemasks are a barrier to prevent the expulsion of droplets laden with potentially harmful micro-organisms into the atmosphere where they can be inhaled by other humans to cause illness. As with...
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Gas Scrubber Lightens its Lode with a HydroChem Clean

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A West Australian mineral processing plant approached HydroChem with a complex task. The internal surfaces of a gas scrubber were showing signs of severe scaling. The significant level of scaling was restricting regular flow and leading to elevated temperatures and low pressure drops. Downtime...
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Corrosion monitoring is mandatory according to NSW Health

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Ever since the landmark NSW regulatory changes in 2018 that mandated a risk management approach to managing cooling towers, there has been some uncertainty as to what techniques satisfy the requirement for corrosion monitoring in cooling tower systems. NSW Health has sought to offset any further...
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Planes, trains and widespread testing

When your business operates in the service sector, you expect the unexpected, plan for the unplanned and agree to the impossible. It is part and parcel of service, and often the fault of no one on either side of the ledger. Sometimes, it is purely circumstance at play. A recent national contract...
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Victorian buildings emerge from hibernation to Legionella risk

Grand Finals celebrations aside, this is a massive week for Victorians. The fog of the COVID-19 lockdown and its associated restrictions are beginning to lift. There is a sense of relief and optimism as many businesses in the state cautiously open their doors after long weeks of inactivity. Some...
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Corrosion monitoring – data to assess the condition of assets

In August 2018, NSW Health strengthened the laws that required a risk management approach to managing cooling towers. Occupiers are required to meet The Standard, AS/NZS 3666.3 Air-handling and water systems of buildings—Microbial control, Part 3: Performance-based maintenance of cooling water...
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Reduce operational costs with a dewatering trial skid

Reduce operational costs with a dewatering trial skid The screw press dewatering trial skid was up and running at a customer site with great success. The dewatering trial skid is beneficial for the following industrial treatment plants: Food & beverage production sludge...
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Continuing Support and Recommendations for Hibernation of Mechanical Plant

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In light of the changing restrictions, we would like to update you on how we are continuing to support you through these challenging times. In preventing outbreaks of Legionnaires’ disease, HydroChem is an essential service provider and will continue to offer onsite service and support under the...
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HydroChem announces Mike Lenton as new CEO

HydroChem, as part of its strategy to recognise talent and continuously adapt its approach, is excited to announce the appointment of Mike Lenton to CEO.  Mike has taken over from Nick Duncan, who transitioned HydroChem to a national operation over the past 15 years. Nick will be moving into a...
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Safe Work Australia recommendations

Back to work with Safe Work Australia recommendations. A big “well done and thank you” to the Australian community for its efforts in flattening the curve. There have been challenges but the results speak for themselves. The Australian Government is now preparing for our return to work over...
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HydroChem on TV: ABC 7.30 Report

Think of coronavirus as a test run - Australian military leaders warn we must prepare for worse From ABC The 7.30 report on 28 April 2020, watch the televised news segment highlighting the COVID crisis domino effect for sanitation and water treatment, featuring HydroChem and Nick Duncan,...
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Relaxation of COVID Shutdown poses Legionnaires’ Disease Risk

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Legionella bacteria can proliferate in stagnant pipework. Facility managers must be diligent to ensure they minimise the risk of a Legionnaires’ disease outbreak on restarting any facility that has been partially or fully shutdown. Australia’s coronavirus suppression strategies have...
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HydroChem partners with Spartan Bioscience

HydroChem and Spartan Bioscience are collaborating on client trials in order to bring rapid, on-site molecular Legionella testing to their markets with the intent of becoming the exclusive distributor of the technology in Australia. “HydroChem is constantly focused on evaluating innovative...
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HydroChem pivots business to produce hand sanitiser

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HydroChem has been manufacturing cleaning and sanitising products in Australia since 1976.  We traditionally provided large pack industrial concentrates to hospitals, healthcare, universities and commercial premises. In Times of Crisis With the realisation of the 2020 COVID-19 pandemic, the...
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Hibernation of Mechanical Plant: COVID-19

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Hibernation of Mechanical Plant: COVID-19 We have been receiving queries regarding maintenance over the next few months with some organisations considering placing their mechanical plant into hibernation. Shutdown & Future Start-up – Cooling Towers We understand that many operations are...
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COVID-19: Business Continuity Update

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A message from Mike Lenton, CEO, HydroChem The impact of COVID-19 in Australia is causing all of us to review the way we interact. HydroChem has developed a comprehensive response and I would like to take a moment to share that with you – our workers, clients, suppliers and...
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Sparkling clean

The HydroChem team attended the second annual chiller inspection at a prominent city building, to assess the effectiveness of our water treatment program.  All chillers opened up with entire metal surfaces in as new condition with condenser tubes not requiring any cleaning. Well done to...
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VIC Regulation changes to cooling tower systems and Legionella risk in certain premises

On 14 December 2019, the Public Health and Wellbeing Regulations 2019 (the regulations) replaced the Public Health and Wellbeing Regulations 2009.  Below are the changes that relate to cooling tower systems and Legionella risks in certain premises. Cooling tower systems The State Government of...
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NSW Legionella Regulations – Your first audit live webinar 17 December

Auditing of the Risk Management Plan (RMP) every year is a requirement under the NSW Public Health Regulation 2012. It is an essential precaution in the management of cooling water systems.  The purpose of the audit is to ensure that the occupier and duly qualified persons (DQP) manage the...
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Tim Brumby appointed NSW Health Auditor for cooling water systems

NSW Health has approved seven auditors of cooling water systems. Under the Legionella Control Regulations, audits are to be conducted from December onwards. We’re pleased to announce that HydroChem’s Tim Brumby has been appointed an approved auditor.  Contact: Tim Brumby...
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Alert – Queensland smoke haze impacts cooling towers

The QLD Government has declared a state of fire emergency across 42 areas in Queensland following a period of severe fire weather conditions with bushfire smoke haze affecting many areas of Queensland. A warning has been issued for Karara, south of Leyburn on the Southern Downs, with a bushfire...
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Tim Brumby joins HydroChem

Tim Brumby, Water Risk Management Consultant joins the HydroChem team. Tim, a water industry-renowned risk management specialist, has provided advisory services in microbial risk and corrosion control for water systems at health, industrial, commercial, retail and institutional properties around...
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December Webinar

New Sydney Legionella Regulations First Audit Webinar With our November breakfast session selling out in less than a week, due to overwhelming demand, we will be hosting a live webinar in December. NSW Health implemented Regulations to manage the safety of cooling systems, preventing the growth...
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HydroChem tiger army celebrates Richmond’s AFL grand final premiership win

HydroChem has a long association with the Richmond Football Club.  In the 1990s when football players were semi-professional, a number of Richmond Football players worked as Service Technicians between training sessions due to the flexibility of the role.  These players include Craig Lambert,...
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Independent auditing – what you need to know

In 2018, NSW Health implemented new Regulations to manage the safety of cooling systems, preventing the growth and transmission of Legionella bacteria.  New requirements for undertaking a risk assessment and documenting it in a Risk Management Plan (RMP) Approved Form 1, commenced in August...
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VAF V-250 Skid mounted filtration system

This skid mounted VAF self cleaning filtration system arrived this week.  Custom-built, filters manufactured by our US partner and skid build and assembled locally, to meet a customer's specifications.  This is part of a complete incoming mains water disinfection system designed and supplied by...
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Introducing Dr Paul Hirst

Dr Paul Hirst is a highly recognized industrial water expert, with decades of field experience specialising in heavy industry including Mining, Minerals Processing, Oil & Gas, Power Generation, Petrochemicals, Fertilizers and Steel across Asia Pacific. He is renowned in the industry for...
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Kurita Study Tour

Members of HydroChem’s industrial and RO teams visited Kurita, in Japan, to build on the relationship between the two organisations and to get a deeper insight in the broad range of Kurita technologies. The team had the opportunity to visit Kurita’s head office in Tokyo and be introduced to...
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What you need to know about RMPs

A Risk Management Plan (RMP) is an important safeguard in preventing  Legionnaires’ disease, documenting best practices  to control the growth and transmission of Legionella while considering the risks that are unique to the cooling water systems.  Under the new NSW Regulations, a RMP...
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Winner – HydroChem’s Clarity wins ARBS 2018 Software/Digital Excellence Award 2018

Clarity, HydroChem’s water and asset health digital platform, was awarded ARBS 2018 Software/Digital Excellence Award 2018, for bringing an innovative software solution to enhance business operations and customer experience in the ARBS (Air Conditioning, Refrigeration and Building Services)...
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NSW Legionella Control Regulations: UID explained

Following the NSW Legionella Control Regulations, a unique identification (UID) number must be displayed on every cooling tower in NSW. As a safeguard during outbreaks of Legionnaires’ disease, UID numbers need to readily and accurately identify cooling towers. All stakeholders should refer to...
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What you need to know – NSW Legionella Control Regulations

Following the release of the NSW Legionella Regulations on 10 August 2018, we have outlined essential information to help you understand the changes and how they will impact you in the management of cooling towers. Dedicated Legionella Guidelines Website We’ve put together all the...
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New NSW Legionella Regulations – Enacted Friday 10 August 2018

NSW Health has just released the highly anticipated Legionella control regulation to protect the public from Legionnaires’ disease outbreaks caused by cooling towers. The new regulations have introduced significant changes to the management of every cooling tower system in NSW. With mandatory...
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The Importance of Water Treatment to Prevent Legionella

Cooling tower and an effective water treatment program are critical matters for any facility manager charged with the care of a facility with a cooling tower. The Preventing the growth of Legionella is vital to the preventing the spread of Legionnaires’ disease. When the bacteria is detected...
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How steam boiler treatment chemicals help preserve your assets

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The use of boiler treatment chemicals for maintaining and enhancing the life of your boiler can’t be overstated. The correct boiler water treatment is critical to any facility where continuing and reliable quality steam is needed, regardless of the age of your boiler. The proper treatment assists...
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What Metal is That?

The emphasis on sustainability over the past 10 to 15 years has brought about the introduction of many new technologies. Some of these technologies have been introduced to the Australian market from overseas where they have been used for many years, whilst others have followed R&D into...
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Riding the Changes to Legionella Control in NSW

The management of Legionella in NSW is set for some big changes from mid-2018. These changes move the industry from a relatively self-regulated position to the Australian Standard’s risk management framework which is followed by other jurisdictions in Australia. NSW Health has already taken...
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How to Manage and Treat Water during Mining

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Mining sites must comply with water quality regulations during the construction and production phases on site. It is imperative to ensure that the users of water downstream don’t have to face water pollution issues. Usingpreventive methods along with mining wastewater treatment, minimisation of...
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NSW Cooling Tower Unique Identification (UID) Number

You can now purchase a UID nameplate from HydroChem's shop. NSW Health released the new Legionella Control Regulations in August 2018. Under the new Regulations, the occupier must ensure that a unique identification (UID) number designated by the local government authority is displayed on...
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Proposed NSW Legionella Control Regulations 2018

NSW Health have indicated that the new Legionella Control Regulations will be released in July 2018. HydroChem congratulates the Legionella Taskforce for developing a framework that is logical, thorough and likely, in our opinion, to lead to a direct reduction in the likelihood of a...
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NSW Introduces Mandatory Monthly Testing for HCC and Legionella from January 2018

Until now, cooling tower owners in NSW were not required to test for Legionella or HCC – which has made the maintenance regime in NSW quite different to other jurisdictions. The majority of cooling tower owners conduct some HCC and Legionella testing – although many have not been testing...
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NSW Legionella Regulations set to change in 2017

What you must know: Legionella regulatory change expected by the end of 2017 All cooling tower systems will require a risk management plan (RMP) that is audited annually Monthly sampling of Legionella and HCC will be required A large number of Legionnaires’ outbreaks had...
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Melbourne Legionnaires’ Outbreak – March/April 2017

On 12 April 2017 the Victorian Department of Health released an alert advising that “Five cases of Legionnaires’ disease (Legionella pneumophila, serogroup 1) have been identified in the last fortnight involving individuals who have spent time in the eastern half of Melbourne’s Central...
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Controlling Legionella in Australia (Part 2)

Last year HydroChem sponsored a series of technical seminars along the eastern seaboard. The seminars highlighted Sydney’s deadly summer and autumn of Legionella earlier this year and touched on some of the key factors that may have contributed to the numerous resultant Legionnaires’ disease...
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Controlling Legionella in Australia (Part 1)

Last year HydroChem sponsored a series of technical seminars along the eastern seaboard. The seminars highlighted Sydney’s deadly summer and autumn of Legionella earlier this year and touched on some of the key factors that may have contributed to the numerous resultant Legionnaires’ disease...
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Avoiding the swampy nasties this summer

In the recent summer issue of the Australian Plumbing Industry Magazine, HydroChem's Neil Cox explains the nature of (and what exactly is) a humble swampy and discusses some effective strategies that can be used to minimise the risk of contamination in evaporative systems. Download the full...
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CEO secrets: safety in the workplace

Hydrochem is heavily involved in health, especially environmental health. Join CEO, Nick Duncan as he talks safety and caring for long term employees with a specific focus on training and induction on handling chemicals in the workplace. Safety’s always been a priority for the...
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CEO secrets: the value of staff and longevity at HydroChem

While some account managers have been with the organisation for over 25 years HydroChem have remained extremely focused on fulfilling the needs of their staff and, in turn, fulfilling the needs of the clients. "I had a meeting with a client, one of the main things they reinforced with me was...
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The power of innovation in the water treatment industry

HydroChem has been around for over 40 years and a key focus is staying abreast of advancing technologies in the current climate. "Recent advances that we have made are things like digital reporting. All of our technicians in the field are able to send their reports from the field and the...
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Cooling Tower Water Treatment Services

Cooling Tower Chemical Treatment in Australia Different water filtration systems each offer differing benefits and associated costs. Understanding the differences in these technologies is necessary for proper selection. In February’s edition of HVAC&R Nation magazine HydroChem’s Roy...
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See HydroChem’s new factory and digs

In the recent move to a new factory, we have seen some very positive changes to the way we do business at HydroChem. The new 'campus feel' like facility introduces self-driving forklifts and robotic arms that are responsible for chemical handling, eliminating risk to staff in the warehouse. The...
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Introducing Clarity: A world first online application to control Legionella outbreaks.

A new online application currently being rolled out to its clients by water treatment company, HydroChem presents real-time field data in visualisations so users can quickly view and understand vast amounts of asset water health information at a glance. Its innovative distillation of big data may...
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HydroChem’s Legionella seminars a clear success

In November we, at HydroChem, sponsored a series of technical seminars along the eastern seaboard. The seminars were timed to coincide with Australia’s seasonal shift, and provided a comprehensive look at the control and management of Legionella both here and abroad. The series was titled...
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What is Legionnaires’ disease?

Legionnaires’ disease (Legionellosis) is a severe and potentially fatal form of pneumonia caused by colonisation of the respiratory tract with Legionella bacteria. It is contracted either through the inhalation of water aerosols containing the bacteria or through aspiration (when contaminated...
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HydroChem deploys big data in fight against Legionella

Clarity water management app may be key in fighting Legionella. A new online application currently being rolled out to its clients by water treatment company, HydroChem presents real-time field data in visualisations so users can quickly view and understand vast amounts of asset water health...
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Spring, a dangerous time for Legionella

Frequent outbreaks The last New South Wales summer was long and hot, and this meant air conditioning systems battled away at a higher load for longer periods than they normally would. Legionella outbreaks were more frequent, particularly in the city of Sydney. HydroChem’s CEO, Nick Duncan,...
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What you need to know about the new national Legionella guidelines

With the recent release of the National Guidelines for Legionella Control for health and aged care, many organisations have been asking questions about what the changes are and what they mean for their facility. Michaela Toohey (Hydrochem's Strategic Business Unit Lead, Commercial & Water...
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How HydroChem responded to Sydney’s legionnaires’ outbreak

The Sydney Legionnaires' disease outbreak in March left one dead and nine others hospitalised. See our timeline below as an example of how HydroChem responds to such outbreaks. How does HydroChem assist Note: HydroChem is not associated or implicated with the Legionnaires’ outbreak, but as...
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How to achieve effective disinfection in health facilities drinking water distribution systems

In contemplating different water treatment options hospital engineers, infectious disease specialists and even the board and executive often have very differing opinions on what is the best method. What they all want to achieve is an efficient and safe system that delivers Legionella...
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Warm Water Systems – ORP vs. UV Disinfection

HydroChem have been carrying out Legionella testing at facilities throughout aged care facilities in New South Wales for the past few years. Some of these tests have brought to light a very worrying result. Results showed that systems treated by Ultraviolet Disinfection Systems were showing a...
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How can ice machines spread legionnaires’ disease?

A brief rundown of how Legionnaires' disease can be spread through ice machines. “A palliative care patient has tested positive for legionella pneumophila at The Wesley Hospital and an ice machine has also returned a positive result. Queensland Health has confirmed an investigation is under...
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Evaporative air cooler maintenance schedule checklist

Ensure your evaporative air cooling systems are properly maintained with this helpful checklist. Below is the first in our series of downloadable resources for safe water treatment. Ensure your evaporative air cooling systems are properly maintained with this helpful...
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Legionella and the Impact on Health and Aged Care Providers

In industries often touted as underfunded, many healthcare and aged care providers operate from ageing facilities, often decades old. As such, these premises can contain complicated networks of old or disused pipes, making them ideal breeding grounds for Legionella colonisation. While the...
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Australian Cases of Hepatitis B, Meningococcal and Legionnaires

The following graph provides a comparison of Australian cases of Hepatitis B, Meningococcal, Legionnaires notified in Australia, in the period of 1991 to 2015. Click on the graph for more data and to explore certain datacards.     SOURCE: National Notifiable...
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IHEA Highlights Part 2: Optimising Cooling Systems Efficiency

HydroChem was proud to once again sponsor the recent IHEA national conference held in Perth, Western Australia, in September 2015. This was a fantastic 3-day event, which showcased cutting edge developments in health infrastructure and innovative solutions to the challenges that hospital...
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IHEA Highlights Part 3: Water Hygiene in Health Facilities

HydroChem was proud to once again sponsor the recent IHEA national conference held in Perth, Western Australia, in September 2015. This was a fantastic 3-day event, which showcased cutting edge developments in health infrastructure and innovative solutions to the challenges that hospital...
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IHEA Highlights Part 1: The Emergence of Integrated Data (IoT)

HydroChem was proud to once again sponsor the recent IHEA national conference held in Perth, Western Australia, in September 2015. This was a fantastic 3-day event, which showcased cutting edge developments in health infrastructure and innovative solutions to the challenges that hospital...
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Statistics of the Growth in Legionella Cases in Australia Since 1991

The number of cases of Legionellosis notified in Australia, in the period of 1991 to 2015.     SOURCE: National Notifiable...
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Robina Hospital chiller plant optimisation

Below is a presentation made by Kieran McLean from Siemens Ltd. at the IHEA conference this year. It outlines the updates made to Robina Hospital's Chiller Plant system to optimise it's operation and the benefits it gave the hospital after it's implementation.   .embed-container {...
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Lessons from IHEA 2014: Water Treatment in Healthcare Facilities

Learn what you can do to drive down the risks and costs associated with water treatment at your hospital, hot off the press from the IHEA. What the IHEA conference pack includes: Presentation and paper on Fighting Legionella: Lessons from 100 Australian Hospitals • An evaluation of which...
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Legionella detection and risk management

Legionella detection and risk management is a multi-faceted process, but with the right experts and technicians, it doesn’t have to be a complicated undertaking. Having the necessary procedures in place to prevent an outbreak far outweighs the risks and processes an organisation will face...
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Legionella Control in water distribution systems – What’s the Legislation in Your State?

  We've created an interactive map that allows you to explore the National Guidelines for Legionella Control in water distribution systems in health and aged care facilities in each state of Australia. The Guidelines have shifted the focus of Legionella risk management from warm water...
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Fighting Legionella: Lessons From Over 100 Australian Hospitals

  Below is a slideshare we've created about the risk of Legionella in water systems, and how Hydrochem can help you reduce that risk. .embed-container { position: relative; padding-bottom: 56.25%; height: 0; overflow: hidden; max-width: 90%; height: auto; } .embed-container iframe,...
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AIRAH “Back to Basics – Cooling Towers” presentation

Congratulations to Roy McDougall for his AIRAH "Back to Basics - Cooling Towers" presentation which was attended by over 50 industry participants. Roy received many thanks from audience members for his insightful discussion around the challenges posed by water treatment in the current environment,...
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HydroChem: 2015 Environmental Sustainability award winners

We're proud to announce that the HydroChem team picked up Crown’s 2015 Environmental Sustainability award. HydroChem received the award in acknowledgement of the cooling tower system filtration project that was implemented across all of Crown Melbourne’s cooling tower systems in...
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How to achieve safe and effective water system that delivers Legionella control

Achieving Effective Disinfection in Health Facilities Drinking Water Distribution Systems In contemplating different water treatment options hospital engineers, infectious disease specialists and even the board and executive often have very differing opinions on what is the best method. What...
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What you missed if you didn’t attend the 2014 IHEA Healthcare Facilities Management Conference

The best practice recommendations we shared at the IHEA conference are here, ready to be implemented in your operations. By Nick Duncan The IHEA’s Healthcare Facilities Management Conference last month was a fantastic three days and we were delighted to support the ongoing...
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Warm Water Systems and Legionella

Recently, there have been wide spread reports of a number of cases of Legionnaires' disease at the Wesley Hospital in Brisbane. This is an unusual situation because the warm water system has been reported as the source – whereas normally it’s the cooling tower system. How should you minimise...
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The 8th International Conference on Legionella

This year sees HydroChem as the Gold Sponsors (and exhibitors) for The 8th International Conference on Legionella at the Melbourne Convention and Exhibition Centre. What can you expect With a variety of leading industry speakers expected, this conference brings together researchers and...
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Trade Waste & Resource Efficiency Seminar 2013

It's on again - City West Water’s annual Service Provider Expo for businesses involved in trade waste management, resource and water efficiency, and the management and operation of waste and water plant and facilities. Attend this free event, hosted By City West Water, to learn more about...
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V-200PA Automatic Water Filter Wins New Product Contest

The V-200PA Automatic Water Filter was declared winner of the New Product Contest at the Irrigation Show 2009 in San Antonio, Texas, USA. Entries were evaluated on a number of criteria including product innovation, water conservation, quality design, ease of use, time savings and user risk.  ...
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HydroChem team member Craig Duncan awarded OAM

Congratulations... Craig Duncan OAM One of HydroChem's valued team members, Craig Duncan, was awarded a Medal of the Order of Australia on Australia Day last month. The medal was awarded to Craig for service with the Army Reserves – particularly his conduct during the emergency responses to the...
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Godfrey Hirst Wins 2011 Premiers’ Sustainability Awards

2011 Premier’s Sustainability Awards HydroChem congratulates Godfrey Hirst on winning both the Large Business category and the Premier's Recognition category of the 2011 Premiers' Sustainability Awards. A major component of Godfrey Hirst’s submission was the Water Recycling Facility...
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