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Older water systems may include a cold water tank tucked away in an attic or other high point in the building. Whilst its hidden location makes it easy to ignore your tank, you shouldn’t. What are
the risks?
Published 01.02.2022
You’ve been tasked with taking regular tap water temperatures as part of your routine Legionnaires’ disease prevention strategy. Why do you need to do this and are there any special methods required?
Published 26.04.2017
Staff at a major chain of coffee shops have been instructed to leave a cold tap on constantly to prevent bacteria build-up. Is this really necessary?
Published 03.11.2008
A council has been prosecuted in connection with the death of an elderly resident at one of its care facilities. The man died because legionella control arrangements weren’t good enough. Where did
the council go wrong?
Published 15.04.2016
Public Health England has published statistics relating to the incidence of Legionnaires’ disease in England and Wales. What does it tell us about patterns and trends and what can you do to reduce
the risk?
Published 29.01.2018
One of our subscribers has been told that his entire hot and cold water system will need to have a biocide treatment before he starts up again to prevent Legionnaires’ disease. Is this necessary?
Published 27.04.2020
A district council has been prosecuted after a member of the public was “close to death” with Legionnaires’ disease. What caused the lapse in standards which led to his illness?
Published 14.02.2019
One of our subscribers contacted us for advice after they’d read that they should have a chemical treatment system to prevent Legionella in their water supply. Do they really need one?
Published 11.04.2007
In the past month or so you’ve been contacted by companies offering legionella management services. Why have you started to get calls now - have the risks associated with legionella suddenly
increased?
Published 22.04.2009
It may surprise you to learn that the last revision to BS7592 for legionella sampling standards was way back in 2008. It has now been updated and published. What are the differences and what do you
need to know?
Published 07.09.2022
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