We would like to point out that there are important requirements for operating temperatures in potable water installations in order to prevent the proliferation of pathogens, especially Legionella bacteria. Legionella bacteria can cause serious and sometimes lethal forms of pneumonia. To prevent proliferation of pathogens the temperature of water in water heater needs to be maintained at 60°C.
GTS
German Technical and Scientific Association for Gas and Water (abbreviated DVGW)
NGO · Germany
2
positions filed
in the 326 files tracked
2
legislative files
of 326 tracked
0
with a full position paper
attached to a submission
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Their record over time
German Technical and Scientific Association for Gas and Water (abbreviated DVGW) filed 2 positions on 21 Jan 2026, across 2 of the 326 legislative files tracked here.
What they argued
We would like to point out that there are important requirements for operating temperatures in potable water installations in order to prevent the proliferation of pathogens, especially Legionella bacteria. Legionella bacteria can cause serious and sometimes lethal forms of pneumonia. To prevent proliferation of pathogens the temperature of water in water heater needs to be maintained at 60°C.
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Turns up on the same files
Organizations that also filed on at least two of the same consultations. A shared interest in the same dossiers — not evidence of coordination, and we do not suggest any.
- ECOS · 2 files in common
- Japan Business Council in Europe · 2 files in common
- Association of the European Heating Industry (EHI) · 2 files in common
- EurEau · 2 files in common
- EPEE · 2 files in common
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