Water safety in commercial properties is paramount, especially with the recent news of people all over the UK falling ill due to parasites in their tap water. Ensuring your water supply is clean and safe protects not only the health of those within your premises...
Have you ever wondered about the journey water takes before it comes out of your tap? In this blog post, we'll explore water treatment and focus on the Legionella bacteria threat. The Importance of Water Treatment Water treatment plays a crucial role in ensuring the safety of...
The legionella bacterium is a major threat to elderly and vulnerable people, such as the patients at a GP surgery. As such, it is not surprising that GP surgeries are required to pay close attention to their plumbing and water treatment obligations. Are legionella risk assessments...
We tend to think of legionnaires’ disease as a hazard related to water tanks and plumbing systems in a building. But in certain circumstances, an air conditioning system can also become infected with the Legionella bacteria and cause a health risk. Legionnaires’ Disease is a respiratory...
Poorly specified and commissioned plumbing and heating systems, right down to the choice of pipework, can unwittingly create the perfect breeding conditions for legionella bacteria. The legionella bacteria that causes Legionnaires’ disease thrives in warm water, typically at temperatures between 20 and 45 degrees Celsius. Often,...
Residents of care homes are particularly at risk from unsafe water systems. The consequences of Legionnaires’ disease for vulnerable people can be devastating. Failure to comply with water safety regulations can be catastrophic for providers in terms of financial penalties, reputational damage, personal distress and...
While there is no definitive recommended time-frame by which cold water storage tanks should be cleaned, regular cleaning is essential to prevent costly damage and risks to health. A neglected water tank can become a breeding ground for bacteria and algae. Conditions in any tank can...
As more businesses reopen following the easing of lockdown restrictions, firms are being urged to have their water systems checked because of an increased risk of Legionella. Environmental health teams up and down the country have issued the plea because the risk of the bacteria being...
If you use hot and cold water systems in your business, you need to pay extra attention to plumbing and water treatment, especially Legionella testing. Legionella bacteria are responsible for a wide range of illnesses, including the fatal Legionnaire’s disease, which causes 200-250 deaths annually...
There's a lot to stay on top of when it comes to running a commercial business. From air conditioning and refrigeration maintenance to conducting a complete electrical systems check, it's essential to keep on top of your engineering. However, when was the last time you looked...
