Pathogen protection system keeps operators safeProblem: Colorado Springs Utilities became aware of new and dangerous pathogens found in wastewater in a study published in mBio magazine by the American Society of Microbiology. Sewer maintenance crews also expressed concern over growing reports of antibiotic-resistant bacteria and viruses they may come in contact with and the potential health consequences to themselves, their families and citizens in the community.Solution: Utility management decided to employ the Vanguard Pathogen Defense System, which is designed to substantially reduce contaminants in sewage from reaching equipment operators. An independent environmental company was contracted to field test the
