Apex Water and Process launches AquaGuard MC healthcare water safety program

Apex Water and Process introduced AquaGuard MC, a managed healthcare water safety program that combines onsite monochloramine generation, monitoring, lab validation, and service to reduce Legionella risk and simplify compliance. The program will debut at the 2026 ASHE Annual Conference and Technical Exhibition as hospitals and other facilities look for more reliable secondary disinfection and lower operating costs.

Why it matters: - Healthcare facilities face ongoing risk from waterborne pathogens such as Legionella. - AquaGuard MC is designed to provide continuous secondary disinfection, documented validation, and managed support in one program. - The approach may help facilities reduce operating costs, water use, and compliance burden while maintaining a more consistent disinfectant residual.

What happened: - Apex Water and Process announced AquaGuard MC™, a comprehensive healthcare water safety program. - The company said the program combines intelligent onsite monochloramine generation, remote monitoring, laboratory validation, field service, and digital documentation. - AquaGuard MC will make its public debut at the 2026 ASHE Annual Conference & Technical Exhibition. - Apex Water and Process will present the program at Booth #1134 during ASHE 2026.

The details: - AquaGuard MC is built to help healthcare organizations reduce Legionella risk, protect patients, and simplify long-term water safety management. - The program combines industry-leading treatment technology with intelligent controls, remote connectivity, routine on-site service, ISO 17025 accredited laboratory testing, and continuous performance validation. - Apex said the system is intended to maintain a more consistent secondary disinfectant residual throughout complex building water systems. - The program uses precision 3000:1 stepper pump dosing, intelligent controls, and continuous treatment verification. - AquaGuard MC includes remote monitoring, routine on-site service, and ISO 17025 accredited microbiology laboratory testing. - The system eliminates continuous analyzer water discharge, reducing water consumption and sewer costs. - Flexible operating schedules are designed to align treatment with actual building water demand. - The program is intended to keep facilities below EPA operating thresholds that may otherwise require additional permitting. - Documentation includes monitoring records, laboratory results, service reports, alarms, and performance records. - The program is designed to support regulatory compliance and provide documentation in the event of a waterborne disease investigation. - The integrated program includes consulting, Legionella risk assessment and mitigation, water quality validation and reporting, digital documentation, and 24/7 technical support. - Apex said AquaGuard MC is a fully managed healthcare water safety program that combines equipment, automation, laboratory testing, field service, and continuous validation. - The company said customers gain predictable costs, documented performance, and one partner managing a critical patient safety risk. - Apex said the program has no upfront capital investment and predictable monthly costs. - Apex also said the program offers continuous optimization and expert support through a fully managed model.

Between the lines: - The launch moves Apex beyond equipment sales toward a broader service and validation model. - That positioning could appeal to hospitals and other operators that want fewer vendors and more accountability for water safety outcomes. - The emphasis on documentation suggests the program is built as much for compliance and audits as for treatment performance.

What's next: - Healthcare organizations and other facility operators can see AquaGuard MC in action at ASHE 2026. - Apex said the program is also suited for ambulatory surgery centers, long-term care facilities, medical office buildings, senior living communities, universities, hospitality properties, government facilities, and other commercial and institutional buildings. - More information is available on Apex Water and Process's website. - Apex's social profile is available on LinkedIn.