Bacteria live in water systems in healthcare
CDC data shows up to 21.6% of hospital acquired infections (HAI's) are from water. Resulting in:
- 36,000 cases of HAI's annually.
- 195,000 extra nights in hospital based on an average of 5.3 nights extra due to an HAI.
- Costing approx $400 Million annually in extra stays.
- Up to 1,600 deaths may be attributed to bacteria from water in a hospital.
The problem can begin in the plant room
Healthcare, hospitals and aged care facilities typically disinfect their potable water supply as it comes in from the street, at the point of entry (POE).
They do this using various methods, including but not limited to:
- filtration
- chlorination
- reverse osmosis
- UVC disinfection
- CuAg disinfection
We know there is already slime, bacteria and other contaminants living in the pipes so POE disinfection is not always effective. During construction pipes are filled with water and pressure tested. Residual water from this process can sit in the pipes for many months with bacteria slowly growing. There have been instances of rags, shards of brass, sawdust, and thread tape being found in pipes.
The only solution is to disinfect water at the point of use - GenAqua
About GenAqua
UVC disinfection at the tap
GenAqua devices disinfect water as it comes out of the tap, killing bacteria instantly.
Proven to kill Legionella, Pseudomonas aeruginosa, E. coli and Non-tuberculous mycobacteria.
GenAqua is remotely monitored to ensure bacteria are killed with alarms triggered on an error.
Suitable for hot, warm and cold water at flows of up to 9LPM. GenAqua easily connects between the water supply from the wall and the basin. Simply connect the water, and power it on for disinfected water.
Features
- multi array UVC LEDs killing bacteria instantly
- easily fitted to existing fixtures
- remotely monitored 24hrs to ensure bacteria are killed
- proven in the field at a Brisbane hospital in 2022 and again at The University of Queensland in April 2025
- instant on with over 7,000hrs lifetime
- suitable for hot, warm and cold water at flows of up to 9LPM.