Authorising Engineer (Water): Examining the Role and the Benefits it Can Bring to Local Authorities In this technical review the water safety specialists at Legionella Control International examine the challenges faced by councils and local authorities in managing legionella and water safety risk across their often large and complex property estates, and how a new […]
How to Deal with Positive Pseudomonas Aeruginosa Test Results In this technical review the healthcare water specialists at Legionella Control International examine the challenges posed by Pseudomonas aeruginosa in high risk hospital environments, and what to do if your water tests come back positive. The review outlines what Pseudomonas aeruginosa is, typical symptoms of infection […]
Chlorine and chlorine dioxide are two popular, but very different chemicals that are commonly used to treat water against lots of different bugs including legionella and other potentially dangerous bacteria. Both have their advantages and disadvantages especially when it comes to the control of Legionella bacteria in water systems.
How Does Pipework Size Influence Legionella Growth in Building Water Systems? In this article, the water safety experts at Legionella Control International look at the role and importance of good building services design, and how, if it’s done correctly it can influence the control of legionella and other waterborne pathogens in building plumbing systems long […]
What is ACOP L8 & What Does It Say About Controlling Legionella? The Health and Safety Executive Approved Code of Practice L8 (ACOP L8) is a key document, offering essential direction and guidance to help business owners and those responsible for workplace safety manage the risks associated with legionella and Legionnaires’ disease. In this guide […]
Does a Lower Boiler Temperature Increase Legionella Risk? With the current cost of living crisis, many people have been carefully following the news about increasing gas and electricity prices since last year. Even though the UK Government has stepped in to help struggling consumers, energy prices are still far higher than they were two years […]
How to Write a Water Safety Plan As the importance of managing waterborne risks continues to rise across healthcare, commercial, and public settings, the use of Water Safety Plans (WSPs) has become more widespread. Originally developed by the World Health Organization, these plans take a proactive, structured approach to maintaining water system safety, ensuring that […]
Legionella Management: The Basics of Getting it Right Legionnaires’ disease is a serious lung infection similar to pneumonia, that can develop from inhaling very fine water droplets contaminated with Legionella bacteria. Fortunately, with proper management of manmade water systems, it is preventable. In the UK every business owner, landlord or duty holder is legally responsible […]
Controlling Nontuberculous Mycobacteria in Healthcare Water Systems Nontuberculous mycobacteria, often abbreviated to NTM, are separate from mycobacteria tuberculosis, which as the name suggests, are responsible for causing tuberculosis in humans. Nontuberculous mycobacteria can still cause lung infections, however, and should be viewed as a significant risk factor in a manmade water system, espec
What Temperature Kills Legionella Bacteria in Water? Legionella bacteria are present in many water sources. This includes natural sources, although they do not usually present any issues when in lakes or rivers as they are only there in small quantities. Most of the time, low concentrations of legionella bacteria do not cause any issues when […]