Special Pathogens Laboratory provides evidence-based solutions to detect, control and remediate Legionella and other waterborne pathogens. You can depend on our multidisciplinary team of experts from microbiology, engineering, infectious disease, public health, and communication to deliver reliable results, outbreak prevention, and help you mitigate liability.
TESTING
Proactive routine monitoring is the keystone of prevention. Our experienced microbiologists have unique and specialized knowledge to help you test for Legionella and waterborne pathogens. Our proprietary and accredited protocols ensure the highest level of accuracy so you can respond not react to what’s in your water®.
WATER MANAGEMENT
Steer clear of compliance and regulatory pitfalls through total Legionella control, remediation strategies, and outbreak response. Our multidisciplinary team of experts provides a simple stepwise approach so you can manage your risk with less anxiety.
EDUCATION
Understanding Legionella empowers you to protect your people and your reputation. Making the right decisions to prevent disease means making evidence-based decisions. Our Legionella expertise supports your team so you can design and implement a more effective water management program.
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About The Legionella Experts®
Make The Legionella Experts® part of your team that is led by Dr. Stout, an infectious disease microbiologist who is internationally renowned for more than 30 years of pioneering research and expertise in Legionella control and prevention. Self-described as a “Legionellologist,” she is president of Special Pathogens Laboratory, and research associate professor in Civil and Environmental Engineering at the University of Pittsburgh Swanson School of Engineering.
Legi Solutions
We do the work for you! Get ASHRAE 188 and CMS compliant water safety and management plans. It’s fast easy and affordable. No Legionella or ASHRAE expertise required. Backed by The Legionella Experts®.
Every water management plan needs professional quality process flow diagrams. We’ve made it easy for you to create your diagrams for ASHRAE 188 Legionella water management plans.
News and Events
Puzzled by Project LegEnd? A Volunteer Program to End Legionella in New York State Healthcare Facilities
March 15, 2023
Register for ASSE 12080 Certification Training in 2023!
September 28, 2022
Legionella Guidebook
November 23, 2020
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