femak – 41st Federal Conference March 2025 | Industry exhibition – Presentation of the new ecoturbino clinic+ system for legionella prevention in showers for all healthcare facilities

femak 2025 | Professional Association for Buyers, Materials Managers, and Logisticians in Hospitals | The 41st Federal Conference on March 17 and 18, 2025 | Our Booth and Presentation of the New ecoturbino clinic+ System for Legionella Prevention in Showers for Healthcare Facilities

The Essentials of Legionella Protection in Showers ecoturbino clinic+ System:

ecoturbino and the new clinic+ system with quick-change filter cartridge

ecoturbino is known for its water-saving shower system, which can reduce water consumption by up to 50% without affecting shower comfort.

The new ecoturbino clinic+ system has been specifically developed for clinics and senior care facilities and integrates a legionella filter that ensures legionella-free operation. This is particularly important in clinics and senior care facilities, where patients and staff are exposed to an increased risk of infection.

Significance for the Healthcare Sector

The ecoturbino clinic+ system offers not only health benefits through legionella prevention, but also economic and ecological advantages.

Hospitals and care facilities can achieve significant savings, reducing their operating costs while simultaneously lowering their environmental footprint.

This makes it a promising solution for the future of the healthcare sector.

ecoturbino prototype clinic+ for legionella prevention in showers

Detailed Report on ecoturbino’s Participation in the 41st femak Federal Conference and the Presentation of the ecoturbino clinic+ System

The 41st femak Federal Conference, taking place in March 2025, is a key event for the medical equipment and hospital facilities industry in Germany. femak e.V., an association specializing in procurement and innovations in hospitals and healthcare facilities, organizes this conference, bringing together professionals, manufacturers, and stakeholders from across the country.
The conference provides a platform to showcase new technologies and solutions that enhance patient care, operational efficiency, and sustainability.

Based on previous events, such as the 40th Federal Conference in March 2024 in Munich, the 41st edition is expected to cover similar topics, including hygiene, cost reduction, and environmentally friendly technologies.

ecoturbino will participate as an industry exhibitor at the conference and introduce the ecoturbino clinic+ system with an integrated legionella filter for the first time.

This system is specifically designed for clinics and senior care facilities and addresses critical needs in the healthcare sector, particularly regarding hygiene, costs, and sustainability.

Background on ecoturbino

ecoturbino has made a name for itself with its flagship product, the ecoturbino, a device installed between the faucet and shower hose that reduces water consumption by up to 50% without compromising shower comfort.

The technology relies on a small turbine that creates a highly swirled water-air mixture, giving the impression of a full water stream while actually using less water.
This saves a household of four approximately 400 kg of CO2 annually, and a business hotel with 100 rooms up to 28,000 kg of CO2, significantly reducing environmental impact.

In addition, our ecoturbino adapter helps reduce limescale buildup and minimizes the risk of legionella formation by draining the showerhead and most of the shower hose after use, preventing bacterial growth in stagnant water.

These features already make it an attractive option for households, hotels, and sports facilities, as described in their references on (Water Saving & Resource Saving References).

The ecoturbino clinic+ System: Details and Innovations

The ecoturbino clinic+ system is an advancement tailored specifically to the needs of clinics and senior care facilities.

It integrates a quick-change legionella filter that ensures legionella-free operation of shower systems. Legionella are bacteria that thrive in warm water systems and can cause severe respiratory illnesses, such as Legionnaires’ disease, when water droplets are inhaled.

In healthcare facilities, where patients often have weakened immune systems, preventing legionella is of critical importance.

Our system development suggests that the clinic+ system can reduce water, energy, and wastewater costs by approximately 50% (5.5 liters/minute), an improvement over the standard ecoturbino version.

ecoturbino clinic+ Legionella shower system with filter

Point-of-use filters, as used in the industry, have a limited lifespan depending on flow rate and bacterial concentration.

By reducing water flow, the filter workload is decreased, lowering the frequency of replacements and thus maintenance costs. This is supported by information on similar filters, as described on (Shower Filters | ChemREADY), where filter maintenance and lifespan are discussed.

Benefits and Impact

The ecoturbino clinic+ system offers multiple advantages, making it a forward-thinking solution for the healthcare sector:

• Health and Safety: By integrating a legionella filter, the risk of infections is minimized, which is crucial in clinics and care facilities where patients face an elevated infection risk.
• Cost Efficiency: Reducing water, energy, and wastewater costs by up to 50% can lead to significant savings for healthcare facilities, which often face high operating costs. The doubled filter lifespan further reduces maintenance expenses. The ecoturbino easily covers the cost of replacement filters during ongoing operation.
• Sustainability: By saving water and energy, the system contributes to reducing the environmental footprint, benefiting hospitals and care facilities that often pursue eco-friendly goals. Especially compared to disposable showerheads with integrated filters, this is an excellent environmental solution.

An unexpected aspect is how the technology not only cuts direct costs but also provides indirect benefits, such as reduced downtime due to less frequent filter changes, making operations more efficient.

Participation in the femak Conference

Participating in the 41st femak Federal Conference in March 2025 offers us the opportunity to present this innovative system to a specialized audience. Based on previous conferences, such as the 40th edition in March 2024, the event will likely address topics like procurement, hygiene, and sustainability – perfectly aligning with our offering.

Our presentation of the ecoturbino clinic+ system could inspire professionals and decision-makers to integrate this technology into their facilities, thereby raising standards in the healthcare sector.

Conclusion

The presentation of the ecoturbino clinic+ system at the 41st femak Federal Conference underscores ecoturbino’s role as an innovator in water and energy technology for the healthcare sector.
With its ability to ensure legionella-free showers, reduce costs, and protect the environment, this system could have a significant impact on how clinics and senior care facilities operate.

It remains to be seen how the industry will adopt this technology, but the potential benefits are substantial and could, in the long term, transform standards for hygiene and sustainability in healthcare.

Table: Comparison of Standard and clinic+ Systems