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Nephros Expands Water Safety Capabilities With ASSE 12080 Certified Water Management Planning Expertise

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Nephros (Nasdaq: NEPH) announced an expansion of customer-facing water-safety services on April 1, 2026, after Brianne McGuire earned the ASSE 12080 Legionella Water Safety and Management Specialist certification.

The company will now offer consultative Water Management Program (WMP) development services alongside filtration product installations, training and public education, and expects the capability to add customer value and a chargeable consulting revenue stream.

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News Market Reaction – NEPH

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$30.02M Market Cap
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In the Apr 1 session, NEPH declined 0.67%, reflecting a mild negative market reaction.

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Market Context

This announcement adds ASSE 12080-certified water management planning to Nephros’ offerings, extendi...
Analysis

This announcement adds ASSE 12080-certified water management planning to Nephros’ offerings, extending its point-of-use filtration business into consultative Water Management Program design. It builds on recent initiatives like the Nephros Water Institute and geographic expansion efforts. Investors may watch how this service translates into measurable revenue, how it complements existing medical and commercial filtration sales, and whether upcoming filings or presentations further quantify demand for Legionella-focused water safety planning and broader risk-reduction programs.

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Certification standard: ASSE 12080
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Certification standard ASSE 12080 Legionella Water Safety and Management Specialist Certification earned by executive

Historical Context

5 past events · Latest: Mar 12 (Positive)
Pattern 5 events
Date Event Sentiment 24h Move Catalyst
Mar 12 FY25 earnings Positive -7.9% Reported record 2025 revenue, profitability, and strong margins with no debt.
Mar 05 Earnings call schedule Neutral +1.8% Announced timing and access details for Q4 2025 results conference call.
Feb 13 Puerto Rico expansion Positive +9.0% Expanded into Puerto Rico targeting a stated $10M water-filtration market.
Dec 11 Water Institute launch Positive -2.9% Launched Nephros Water Institute to expand national water-safety education.
Nov 06 Q3 2025 earnings Positive -11.5% Reported strong Q3 revenue growth and fourth consecutive profitable quarter.

24h Move is the share-price change in the day after each event; other market factors may also have contributed.

Pattern Detected

Positive strategic and earnings updates have often seen mixed-to-negative next-day price reactions, with several profitable-quarter releases met by selloffs.

Recent Company History

Over the last several months, Nephros reported strong growth, including $18.8M net revenue for fiscal 2025 and profitability with $1.2M net income. Strategic moves included expansion into Puerto Rico (estimated $10M opportunity) and launching the Nephros Water Institute for national water-safety education. Despite these generally positive catalysts, several earnings releases on Nov 6, 2025 and Mar 12, 2026 saw negative price reactions, while the Puerto Rico expansion drew a positive response. Today’s expansion of water-safety consulting fits this broader service-expansion trend.

Key Terms

legionella, water management programs, waterborne pathogen, point-of-use filtration
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legionella medical
"ASSE 12080 Legionella Water Safety and Management Specialist Certification"
Legionella is a type of bacteria that can grow in building water systems and cause severe lung infections when inhaled in tiny droplets. Investors care because an outbreak can lead to costly cleanups, legal liabilities, regulatory fines, shutdowns or lost business and reputational damage—much like discovering harmful mold in a building’s plumbing that forces expensive repairs and temporary closures.
water management programs technical
"adds specific proficiency in the development of effective Water Management Programs (WMPs)"
Water management programs are coordinated actions a business takes to use, conserve, treat and protect water across its operations—like a household budget and plumbing plan that reduces waste, prevents leaks, and ensures clean supply. Investors care because these programs lower operating costs, reduce the chance of fines or shutdowns from shortages or pollution, and protect long-term value by making a company more resilient to weather, regulatory change, and community pressure.
waterborne pathogen medical
"seeking to reduce waterborne pathogen risk and adds specific proficiency"
A waterborne pathogen is a disease-causing microbe—such as bacteria, viruses, or parasites—that spreads through contaminated water used for drinking, recreation, irrigation, or food preparation. Investors care because outbreaks can prompt public health actions, legal liabilities, costly remediation, and shifts in demand for water treatment and related services; like finding a hidden leak that forces urgent repairs, such events can quickly change revenues, costs and company valuations across utilities, food, healthcare and environmental sectors.
point-of-use filtration technical
"In addition to point-of-use filtration solutions, product installations and replacements"
Point-of-use filtration is a small filter or device placed where water or air is actually consumed—like a faucet-mounted water filter or a bedside air purifier—rather than at the building’s main inlet. For investors, it signals a product category with direct consumer visibility, often easier installation, clearer performance claims and recurring sales or replacement parts, which can drive steady revenue and influence regulatory and liability risks much like a warranty on a household appliance.

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New capability adds consultative support and strengthens Nephros’ broader water safety offering

SOUTH ORANGE, N.J., April 01, 2026 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- Nephros, Inc. (Nasdaq: NEPH), a leading water technology company providing filtration solutions to the medical and commercial markets, today announced an expansion of its customer-facing, water-safety support capabilities following 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 the development of effective Water Management Programs (WMPs).

This new capability marks 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, as well as public education, Nephros can now provide a direct Water Management Program development service. Water Management Programs offer a structured framework for identifying water-quality risks, establishing control measures, assigning responsibility, and defining ongoing monitoring and response. The company believes this offering will create additional value for customers while opening a new avenue for revenue generation through chargeable consulting service.

Nephros considers this support expansion to be differentiated by the depth of practical knowledge informing it. Besides the new ASSE 12080 certification, Ms. McGuire brings broad experience in technical concerns, waterborne risk, current guidance and standards, and industry best practices born out of 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. As a result, Nephros believes it is well-positioned to apply a diverse scope of understanding to the design of WMPs 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.”

About Nephros
Nephros is committed to improving the human relationship with water through leading, accessible technology. We provide innovative water filtration products and services, along with water-quality education, as part of an integrated approach to water safety. Nephros products serve the needs of customers within healthcare and commercial markets, offering both proactive and emergency solutions for water management.

For more information about Nephros, please visit nephros.com.

Forward-Looking Statements
This release contains forward-looking statements that are subject to various risks and uncertainties. Such statements include statements regarding the expected benefits that Nephros will realize from its water management program consulting service offering, including the potential for realizing additional revenue from such offering, the expected competitive advantages and anticipated impact of new water management program services and customer education offerings, and other statements that are not historical facts, including statements that may be accompanied by the words “intends,” “may,” “will,” “plans,” “expects,” “anticipates,” “projects,” “predicts,” “estimates,” “aims,” “believes,” “hopes,” “potential” or similar words. Actual results could differ materially from those described in these forward-looking statements due to certain factors, including Nephros’ ability to further develop its sales organization and realize increased revenues, the extent to which financial results based on emergency response sales can be outside Nephros’ control, U.S. tariff and trade policy, inflationary factors and other economic and competitive conditions, the availability of capital when needed, dependence on third-party manufacturers and researchers, and regulatory reforms. These and other risks and uncertainties are detailed in Nephros’ 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. You should not place undue reliance on forward-looking statements. Each forward-looking statement speaks only as of the date of this release, and Nephros does not undertake any responsibility to update any forward-looking statements that it makes, except as may be required by law.

Investor Relations Contacts:
Kirin Smith, President
PCG Advisory, Inc.
(646) 823-8656
ksmith@pcgadvisory.com

Robert Banks, CEO
Nephros, Inc.
(201) 343-5202 x110
robert.banks@nephros.com


FAQ

What new service did Nephros (NEPH) add on April 1, 2026?

Nephros added a consultative Water Management Program (WMP) development service led by a certified specialist. According to Nephros, this expands customer support beyond filtration to include structured risk assessment, control measures, monitoring, and response planning for complex facilities.

Who at Nephros obtained the ASSE 12080 certification and what does it enable?

Brianne McGuire earned the ASSE 12080 Legionella Water Safety certification, enabling formal WMP development and specialist guidance. According to Nephros, her certification and experience strengthen the company’s ability to advise healthcare and regulated facilities on waterborne pathogen risk.

How does Nephros (NEPH) expect the new WMP service to affect revenue?

Nephros expects the WMP service to create a new avenue for chargeable consulting revenue alongside product sales. According to Nephros, the company views the offering as a monetizable extension of existing customer care and engagement activities.

What practical capabilities will Nephros (NEPH) provide with the Water Management Programs?

Nephros will provide risk identification, control measure design, responsibility assignment, and ongoing monitoring and response procedures. According to Nephros, these WMPs are intended for healthcare and other complex buildings seeking to reduce waterborne pathogen risk.

Why does Nephros (NEPH) say this certification differentiates its services?

Nephros cites certified proficiency plus extensive practical facility experience as a differentiator for delivering WMPs. According to Nephros, this combination informs actionable plans grounded in real-world implementation, guidance, and industry best practices.

Will Nephros (NEPH) still offer filtration products after adding WMP consulting?

Yes. Nephros will continue offering point-of-use filtration, installations and replacements while adding WMP consulting as a complementary service. According to Nephros, the consulting service is intended to integrate with existing product and education offerings.