Waterborne microorganisms known as opportunistic premise plumbing pathogens (OPPPs) are regular denizens of plumbing systems and can infect vulnerable populations, such as the elderly or immunocompromised. Water temperature and usage may influence and potentially stifle the growth of OPPPs. Using NIST’s Net-Zero Energy Residential Test Facility as a model system, NIST researchers measured OPPP levels under varying conditions to learn more read the blog
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