One Partner.
Complete Water Safety.
Protect people, simplify compliance, and reduce Legionella risk with integrated consulting, laboratory services, treatment technologies, monitoring, validation, and ongoing support.
Proactive water safety is becoming a strategic operating priority.
As buildings become more complex and water safety expectations continue to rise, organizations face increasing pressure to reduce Legionella risk, control waterborne pathogens, and maintain compliance with evolving regulations and industry standards. Aging infrastructure, water conservation initiatives, fluctuating occupancy, and complex domestic water systems can all create conditions that increase the risk of microbial growth and make maintaining a consistent disinfectant residual more challenging.
At the same time, evolving guidance and regulatory expectations—including ASHRAE 188, AAMI ST108, CMS requirements, and accreditation standards—are driving greater accountability for proactive Water Management Programs, routine Legionella testing, water quality monitoring, documentation, and continuous risk reduction.
Apex Water Safety Tipsbook
Check out this tips book for the Legionella basics and water management best practices to protect people and your community.
Effective Legionella prevention requires more than periodic sampling or a single treatment technology. It takes an integrated Water Management Program that combines risk assessment, treatment, monitoring, laboratory validation, documentation, corrective action, and continuous optimization.
Evolving Regulations
ASHRAE 188, AAMI ST108, CMS requirements, and accreditation expectations are increasing accountability for documented Water Management Programs, Legionella testing, water quality monitoring, and ongoing risk reduction.
Complex Water Safety Challenges
Low-flow conditions, aging plumbing, variable occupancy, cooling towers, and disconnected service providers can create gaps in Legionella control, compliance documentation, and response readiness.
Integrated Water Safety Solutions
Apex brings Water Management Program development, Legionella laboratory testing, intelligent secondary disinfection, cooling tower cleaning and disinfection, remote monitoring, field service, and compliance support into one coordinated strategy.
Introducing AquaGuard MC™, A Fully Managed Water Safety Program
Predictable Performance. Predictable Cost.
Apex AquaGuard MC™ combines intelligent onsite monochloramine generation with continuous monitoring, laboratory validation, routine field service, digital documentation, and expert support, delivered as a predictable monthly managed program.
Intelligent Treatment Platform
Advanced PLC controls and precision dosing pumps maintain consistent disinfectant residuals.
Continuous Validation
Live monochloramine, free chlorine, and total chlorine monitoring with lab & onsite expert validation.
Water-Saving Innovation
Eliminates analyzer water discharge while reducing unnecessary building water system flushing to save water.
Safer Operations
Enclosed chemical delivery and dedicated precursor pumps reduce chemical handling risks.
Smarter Treatment Scheduling
Maintain consistent disinfectant residuals while staying within EPA operating limits.
Documentation That Defends
Automatic records, laboratory results, service reports, and performance documentation.
24/7 Compliance Confidence
Remote monitoring, automatic documentation, routine service, lab validation, and expert supports keep water systems protected 24/7.
Elevated Water Safety
Enhanced Compliance
Safe & Reliable Operations
Cost Efficiency & Sustainability
The Apex Approach to Complete Water Safety
Everything You Need for a Safer Water System
Water safety is an ongoing process—not a one-time project. From developing your Water Management Program and controlling Legionella to validating water quality, documenting compliance, and continuously optimizing system performance, Apex provides every critical service under one roof. The result is a more effective, easier-to-manage water safety program backed by expert guidance, advanced technology, and nationwide field support.
Water Management Programs
Assess risk, build, implement, and maintain your WMP.
Building Water Disinfection
Intelligent secondary disinfection fully managed by experts.
Laboratory Testing
Legionella testing, chemistry, sampling, reporting and validation.
Cooling Tower Water Safety
Cleaning, disinfection, inspection, and remediation.
Point-of-Use Protection
Filters and emergency protection for high-risk outlets.
Monitoring & Reporting
24/7 monitoring, alerts, and automatic documentation.
Field Service & Support
Routine service, expert support, and program optimization.
Compliance & Documentation
Audit-ready records, corrective actions, and reporting.
Bridge the gaps. Reduce risk.
Maintaining an effective Water Management Program requires continuous monitoring, Legionella risk management, documentation, and regular program reviews. Apex delivers these services through one coordinated water safety platform, helping healthcare facilities, commercial buildings, manufacturers, and institutional organizations protect occupants while meeting evolving regulatory expectations.
Water Safety Resources
ASHRAE 514 Point of Use Filtration Overview
Apex Water Safety Tipsbook
Webinar On Demand: NJ Legionella Law
Water Safety Solutions
Water Management Programs
Ensure your water’s safety and quality.
Managing your water is critical to your business operations. We survey facilities to identify risks and develop preventive action plans and remediation services as needed. Our water management programs include treatment, cleaning and disinfecting equipment, and submicron filtration, and they comply with CMSQSO-17-30 and ASHRAE Standard 188-2021, along with state and local guidelines. Our CDC ELITE-certified and A2LA-accredited lab also performs Legionella, Pseudomonas aeruginosa, mycobacteria, HPC, coliform, and other microbiological analyses. Our helpful staff can share these results with you to save you time.
Benefits:
- Ensure the safety of patients, visitors, and employees who contact your water.
- Comply with federal, state, and local guidelines for building occupation standards.
- Build capacity in your organization to understand and analyze water safety test results.
- How does my facility create a WMP?
- Does a WMP require Legionella testing?
- How do I know if our existing plan is properly implemented?
- How can Apex help me with the development and implementation of my WMP?
Legionella Testing and Laboratory Analysis
Apex is a reliable Legionella health and safety partner.
Guarding against a Legionella outbreak in your water supply requires constant vigilance and reliable testing. Our Apex A2LA, ELAP, and CDC Elite-Certified facility, along with our ISO 17025 Accredited and ISO 9001 certified chemistry and microbiology labs, can provide timely and accurate results to guard against waterborne pathogen outbreaks. Let us help you reduce your facility’s Legionella risk with our microbiological and chemistry analysis services and comprehensive sampling services. Our team is also ready to consult with yours to help you interpret test results and recommend the best course of action to improve your water quality.
Benefits:
- Partner with a national and state-level accredited lab.
- Meet CMS requirements from ASHRAE 188.
- Receive tailored, cost-effective water testing and analysis solutions.
We provide various Legionella detection options to give our customers the most accurate and timely results.
- Standard - 7–10 Days - Culture
- Rapid - 1-2 Days - QPCR
Secondary Disinfection
Protect your potable water with comprehensive secondary disinfection solutions.
Apex offers a full range of treatments for potable water, helping to mitigate the risk from waterborne pathogens such as Legionella. As concerns about aging infrastructure and evolving regulations grow, we provide a variety of disinfection options, including chlorine dioxide, chlorine, and chloramine. Additionally, our NSF-certified scale and corrosion inhibitors help maintain water quality by preventing infrastructure degradation. With so many disinfectants and treatment methods available, our team will work closely with you to identify the right solution for your facility's specific needs.
Benefits:
- Ensure safe, compliant potable water with effective pathogen control.
- Tailored disinfection solutions to meet regulatory standards.
- Protect your infrastructure with NSF-certified scale and corrosion inhibitors.
- Benefit from expert consultation to select the most suitable disinfection method for your facility.
- Chlorine Dioxide
- Chlorine
- Chloramine
- Ultraviolet Light
NSF Scale & Corrosion Inhibitors:
- Silicate-based
- Phosphate-based
Treatment Systems:
- Chlorine Dioxide Generators
- Chlorine Generators
- Monochloramine Generators
- NSF Sodium Hypochlorite (Chlorine)
- Ultraviolet Light Systems
Point-of-Use Filtration
Ensure immediate protection with high-performance infection control filters.
Apex offers Nephros, AquaMedix and Aquatools infection control water filters, designed for healthcare, hospitality, and institutional settings. These filters purify water to meet safety standards, making it suitable for drinking, surgical handwashing, and medical equipment cleaning. With point-of-use filtration and in-line systems, we provide an effective barrier against bacteria, viruses, and endotoxins. Ideal for proactive water management and immediate response to bacteria-based water events, including Legionella outbreaks, our solutions offer quick installation and long-lasting performance.
Benefits:
- 0.2 down to 0.005-micron pore sizes available for tailored protection.
- FDA Class II filters ensure the highest standards of water purification.
- Quick and easy installation to support immediate water safety needs.
- Extended filter life minimizes maintenance and enhances operational efficiency.
- ≤ 0.2 micron pore size
- Quick and easy installation
- Effective barrier for bacteria
- Ideal for immediate response to bacteria-based water events and outbreaks
- Application at sinks and showers
- 90-day filter life
In-Line Filtration Features:
- 0.005 micron pore size for DSU & SSU models
- Purifies water suitable for wound cleansing
- Suitable for ligature-free environments
- Effective barrier for bacteria, viruses, and endotoxins
- Ideal for proactive water management
- No changeouts necessary during incidents of biological contamination
- Application at sinks, showers, manufacturing/healthcare equipment, and ice machines
- 90- to 180-day filter life
FDA Class II Filter Models:
- S100 Sink Spout
- S100 Sink Spray
- S100 Shower Handheld
- SSU-H Single Stage
- DSU-H Dual Stage
- CleanSpray Faucet
- Wallshower
- Baclyser Inline
- Filt’Ray Faucet & Shower
Sterile Processing Critical Water
Maintain strict water quality standards with AAMI ST108 compliance.
Apex provides water treatment solutions designed to meet the stringent requirements of AAMI ST108 for the processing of medical devices. This standard defines multiple levels of water quality and steam purity, ensuring that your water treatment system is capable of producing water that meets these exacting standards. From reverse osmosis (RO) units to bacteria filters, we help design, install, and maintain continuous loop systems that ensure the safety and performance of your sterile processing operations. Our solutions are tailored to minimize risk and ensure compliance with AAMI ST108.
Benefits:
- Meet AAMI ST108 standards for critical water quality in medical device reprocessing.
- Continuous loop system designs with monitoring and alarms to ensure water quality.
- Monthly disinfection options, including ozone, chlorine, peracetic acid, and hydrogen peroxide, to keep systems within compliance limits.
- Comprehensive support for testing, bacteria, endotoxin and ionic compounds specified in ST108
Cooling Tower Cleaning & Disinfection
Comprehensive cleaning and disinfection to protect your cooling towers.
Apex provides a full-service program for cooling tower cleaning, disinfection, and inspection, following industry best practices and OSHA recommendations. Cooling towers should be cleaned and disinfected at least twice a year to prevent harmful microorganisms like Legionella from developing. Our process includes a thorough pre-disinfection, physical cleaning, post-disinfection, and detailed documentation. By partnering with Apex, you can ensure the safety of your guests, staff, and facility while maintaining compliance with all regulations.
Benefits:
- Minimize Legionella risk with semi-annual cleaning and disinfection.
- Boost performance through professional cleaning and debris removal.
- Stay compliant with OSHA and industry regulations.
- Get detailed service reports with photos and a certificate of completion.
Water Management Program Development
Assemble a Cross-Departmental Team
We form a cross-departmental team to oversee your water safety plan.
Map Out Water System Flow
Our team diagrams your building’s water systems to create a detailed process flow.
Identify Critical Control Points
As we assess your water system, we’ll identify critical control points.
Implement Control Measures
We establish and implement control measures for these critical points.
Develop a Monitoring and Action Plan
Our team will develop a monitoring schedule with corrective actions to ensure ongoing safety.
Verification & Review
The WMP team meets to verify program implementation, effectiveness of hazard control, and review test results.
Comprehensive Documentation
You’ll receive comprehensive documentation to ensure compliance and for future reference.
An absolute phenomenal team to work with.
“I have the utmost respect for the team’s expertise and professionalism. A great group to work with and always appreciate the support and guidance. Thank you for all that they do for our organization.”
I can’t say enough good things about Team Apex.
“They are very important to the operations of our facilities. Darci and Will are also forward looking and provide our facilities strategic and innovative methods of our water management program.”
Apex and everyone there are the best.
“Worked with them 20+ years now and never had a single issue with them.”