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Legionella is a type of bacteria found in water systems that can cause Legionnaires’ disease when breathed in. Evaporative coolers can create an ideal environment for dangerous levels of...

A Legionella water filter is a type of water treatment system that uses various filtration methods to remove and reduce Legionella bacteria in water systems. They are used alongside other Legionella...

Legionella bacteria is a harmful organism that can be found in many water systems. If you are an employer, duty holder, landlord, or in charge of the health and safety of any premises, it is your...

Under updated legislation, all holiday lets in Scotland now legally require a Legionella risk assessment before the council can grant a licence. Here, we discuss what counts as a holiday let in...

Cold water storage tank regulations help to protect water systems from dangerous waterborne pathogens like Legionella. Legionella bacteria can thrive in cold water storage tanks if regulations are...

HTM 04-01 is a Health Technical Memorandum provided by the Department of Health that focuses on safe hot and cold water supplies in healthcare premises. It gives comprehensive guidance on how to...

HTM 01-05 is the Health Technical Memorandum provided by the Department of Health, detailing decontamination in primary care dental practices. It was first published in 2009 and then most recently...

BS8558 is a 2015 document from British Standards concerning issues with domestic water services in buildings. It covers important information on these water services, with detailed guidance on their...

A Legionella risk assessment consists of a technical review of a premises’ hot and cold water systems as well as administrative reviews of previous and current records surrounding Legionella risks....

Legionella is a dangerous bacteria that can grow in any artificial water system. Certain water temperatures can allow this bacteria to grow and spread. Then, when tiny water droplets infected with...