Laminar devices: A better choice for hospital environments |
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To produce an aerated stream (up to 50% air), white and soft
to the touch, air and water are mixed in the faucet aerator's
mixing chamber (Fig. 3).
While drawing air from the room around the faucet is not a problem in residential and commercial applications, it can be a concern in healthcare institutions (hospital, senior care, medical labs). The room air can contain bacteria which can grow on the surface of the faucet and susbsequently be released in the drinking water and the fine droplets produced by the aerator can add to the risk of contamination by inhalation. Laminar devices do not draw air into the water stream and produce a non-aerated crystal clear stream of 100% water (Fig. 4). Introduction What factors can enhance colonization and amplify bacterial growth in faucets? |