Merrillville, Indiana-based Leeps Supply, in partnership with Leonard Valve, recently hosted a group of nearly 70 regional plumbers and water-treatment and facilities maintenance professionals from more than 40 different companies for a unique discussion on public safety.
The evening was spent detailing proper processes and risks associated with Legionella bacteria, a type of bacterium found in potable water systems that causes Legionnaires’ disease. Plumbers from across Northwest Indiana and Chicago attended a three-hour workshop and training, held by Leeps Supply at its Merrillville location.
Leeps Supply partners with manufacturers often to host a variety of training classes for plumbers and field-maintenance professionals.
“This is an important topic and a potential threat to public safety” said Travis Maples of Leeps Supply. “It’s been in the news a lot lately both locally and nationally. Plumbers and wholesalers have become all too aware of the real threat we face. Working to educate plumbers is something we take seriously and staying ahead of this will require all of us working together. Based on the participation of tonight’s event, I would imagine we’ll be doing this one again soon.”
Leeps partnered with Leonard Valve , a manufacturer of water-temperature controls, and its manufacturers representative Inland Sales to provide the training. Brian Yelton of Inland Sales led the training, covering everything from where Legionella lives and how it spreads to the types of buildings and water systems that are most at risk.