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Evaporative Coolers and Legionella: What You Need to Do
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...
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The Full Guide to Legionella Water Filters
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...
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What Is a Legionella Risk Assessment?
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...
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New Legionella Legislation for Holiday Lets in Scotland
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...
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Cold Water Storage Tank Regulations Explained
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...
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HTM 04-01 and Legionella Control Explained
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...
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What Is HTM 01-05 and How Does It Relate to Legionella?
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...
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Your Guide to BS8558 and What It Means for You
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...
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How to Test For Legionella in Water Systems
Testing for Legionella water in bacteria is essential to ensure levels are kept to a manageable amount that does not pose danger. To test for Legionella bacteria in water, samples must be taken in...
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How to Prevent Legionella Effectively
Legionella prevention is important to prevent exposure to the illnesses that Legionella bacteria can cause. Legionella can thrive in any hot and cold water system, domestic, commercial, or...