Nephros, Inc., a water technology company providing filtration solutions to medical and commercial markets, has expanded its customer-facing water safety support capabilities. This expansion follows the ASSE 12080 Legionella Water Safety and Management Specialist Certification earned by Brianne McGuire, Director of Business Development. The certification strengthens Nephros' ability to provide consultative support to healthcare facilities and other complex buildings seeking to reduce waterborne pathogen risk and adds specific proficiency in developing effective Water Management Programs.
This new capability represents a meaningful extension of Nephros' field support for customers seeking more robust water safety programs. In addition to point-of-use filtration solutions, product installations and replacements, and public education, Nephros can now provide direct Water Management Program development services. Water Management Programs offer a structured framework for identifying water-quality risks, establishing control measures, assigning responsibility, and defining ongoing monitoring and response protocols. The company believes this offering will create additional value for customers while opening a new avenue for revenue generation through chargeable consulting services.
Nephros considers this support expansion differentiated by the depth of practical knowledge informing it. Beyond the new ASSE 12080 certification, Ms. McGuire brings broad experience in technical concerns, waterborne risk, current guidance and standards, and industry best practices developed through direct engagement with healthcare facilities and other regulated environments. Her leadership of the Nephros Water Institute and other company public education initiatives has further expanded the company's perspective on how complex water safety risks are understood and addressed in practice. Consequently, Nephros believes it is well-positioned to apply diverse understanding to designing Water Management Programs informed by extensive practical expertise in risk, implementation, 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 Chief Executive Officer 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."
This development is significant for healthcare facilities and other complex buildings that face increasing regulatory scrutiny and public health concerns regarding waterborne pathogens like Legionella. Effective Water Management Programs have become essential components of facility operations, particularly in healthcare settings where vulnerable populations are at greater risk. Nephros' expansion into this service area provides organizations with access to certified expertise that can help them navigate complex regulatory requirements and implement practical solutions to mitigate water safety risks.
The company's forward-looking statements indicate expectations that this new service will generate additional revenue and provide competitive advantages. However, actual results could differ due to various factors including Nephros' ability to further develop its sales organization, economic and competitive conditions, regulatory reforms, and other risks detailed in the company's reports filed with the U.S. Securities and Exchange Commission, including its Annual Report on Form 10-K for the year ended December 31, 2025, available through the company's newsroom at https://tinyurl.com/nephnewsroom.
