New Peer-Reviewed Study Confirms the Power of Mineral Oxychloride for Continuous Legionella Control

Chantil Cammack
5 days ago
2 min read

Healthcare facilities are under more pressure than ever to maintain safe, compliant water systems. That’s why we are excited to announce the publication of our latest research article, “Mineral Oxychloride: A Continuous Disinfection Method for Legionella Control in Healthcare Water Systems.”

This peer-reviewed study analyzes real-world data from active hospital water systems and demonstrates how continuous low-dose mineral oxychloride delivers measurable, consistent control over Legionella risk, even in complex plumbing environments.

Why This Matters for Healthcare Water Safety

The study reinforces what teams in the field already feel every day: traditional “shock and wait” methods are not enough. Facilities need continuous disinfection, ongoing monitoring, and verifiable data to stay compliant with Joint Commission, CMS, and ASHRAE 188 expectations.

Key takeaways from the article include:

Mineral oxychloride maintains a stable residual without the fluctuations common in other disinfectants.
ORP and ATP readings demonstrate clear improvements in water quality over time.
Continuous disinfection reduces the conditions where Legionella thrives, lowering risk and improving compliance readiness.

Real Data. Real Results. Real Protection.

One of the most compelling parts of the publication is the long-term data tracking. Facilities using mineral oxychloride showed meaningful improvements in baseline metrics, helping them stay ahead of outbreaks, citations, and remediation costs.

In short: stable water systems make safer hospitals.

What This Means for Your Facility

If you're responsible for water safety, infection prevention, or facility operations, this study gives you a clear, research-backed roadmap. Continuous treatment isn’t just more effective, it’s more predictable, more compliant, and better for long-term control.

This publication validates the work Legionella Specialties does every day: helping healthcare teams maintain safer, cleaner water systems through modern, data-driven methods.