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Legionella control with
point-of-use filtration
By Environmental Protection Agency, document EPA 810-R-16-001
POU (point-of-use) filtration is defined as the use of a device applied to a
single tap for the purpose of reducing contaminants in drinking water at
that one tap.
POU filtration can be used at specific taps, faucets, and shower
heads as a temporary measure to provide a physical barrier
against legionella. Hospitals have used this technology to try
and reduce disease transmission. POU filtration may