Nephros, Inc. (Nasdaq: NEPH), a water technology company providing filtration solutions to medical and commercial markets, announced the expansion of its water safety support capabilities following the ASSE 12080 Legionella Water Safety and Management Specialist Certification earned by Brianne McGuire, Director of Business Development. This certification enables Nephros to provide consultative support for developing Water Management Programs (WMPs) in healthcare facilities and other complex buildings, reducing waterborne pathogen risk.
The new capability extends Nephros’ field support beyond point-of-use filtration, installations, and public education to include direct WMP development services. WMPs offer a structured framework for identifying water-quality risks, establishing control measures, and defining monitoring and response protocols. The company believes this offering will create additional customer value and open a new revenue stream through chargeable consulting services.
Nephros considers this expansion differentiated by the depth of practical knowledge McGuire brings, including technical expertise, understanding of current guidance and standards, and direct engagement with healthcare facilities. Her leadership of the Nephros Water Institute and other public education initiatives has broadened the company’s perspective on water safety risks and implementation challenges. This positions Nephros to design WMPs informed by extensive practical experience in risk management and real-world operational challenges.
“Water management planning is a natural and important extension of our current customer care and engagement,” said Robert Banks, President and CEO of Nephros. “We believe this new capability will allow us to engage more deeply in a facility’s decision-making process, while offering a service guided by both certified proficiency and comprehensive knowledge of the unique challenges faced by healthcare entities. As a result, we believe this strengthens our overall value proposition while creating another meaningful method of growing our business and advancing the pursuit of advanced water safety and quality.”
The certification and new service offering come as healthcare facilities increasingly seek to comply with standards like ANSI/ASHRAE Standard 188 and CMS requirements for water management programs. Nephros’ ability to provide certified expertise may give it a competitive advantage, as hospitals and long-term care facilities face regulatory and patient safety pressures. For more information about Nephros, visit nephros.com. The latest news and updates relating to $NEPH are available in the company’s newsroom at https://tinyurl.com/nephnewsroom.
