Drinking water hygiene plays an essential role in all building projects. Regardless of whether it is a new build or the renovation of an old building, a hygiene flushing calculation and efficient drinking water network planning are essential to keep the drinking water germ-free.
In our article, we explain what exactly both are and why a hygiene flush calculation is so important for cold water.
The most important facts in brief:
Being germ-free is essential for drinking water hygiene, as otherwise people with weak immune systems in particular are sometimes exposed to serious pathogens
One of the most important elements for drinking water hygiene is optimal drinking water network planning
Part of efficient drinking water network planning is an optimal hygiene flushing calculation
Germs endanger drinking water hygiene
Time and again, problems with drinking water hygiene have occurred and continue to occur, especially in rarely used sanitary installations. If these are not in operation for a longer period of time, there is a risk that parts of the pipework or the entire system will be infested with germs.
Proper and legally compliant operation of drinking water networks in accordance with the recognized rules of technology such as the German Drinking Water Ordinance (TrinkwV), VDI/DVGW 6023, DIN 1988 or DIN EN 806-5 is then no longer guaranteed. Problem-conscious planning of new systems and regular maintenance of existing pipe networks are therefore particularly important.
