by Admin | Jun 10, 2021 | News
Legionnaires’ disease is a type of severe pneumonia caused by the legionella bacteria. It is one of several diseases going under the name legionellosis, the others being Pontiac fever and Lochgoilhead fever. Of these diseases, legionnaires’ disease is the most...
by Admin | Jun 10, 2021 | News
Pseudomonas is a name for a group of bacteria. The most common species of this bacteria is pseudomonas aeruginosa. You find pseudomonas in the environment, in water and in soil and plants. But it also grows in biofilm in man-made plumbing and water systems. It can...
by Admin | Jun 9, 2021 | News
Legionella is in most natural water systems like rivers, lakes and streams. However, there, the levels are low and do not pose a health hazard. The situation is different in man-made water systems. Biofilm build-up in pipework and other parts of man-made water systems...
by Admin | Jun 9, 2021 | News
A legionella risk assessment is crucial because man-made water systems are potential breeding grounds for the legionella bacteria. Legionella can breed and spread in: Plumbing and pipeworkTaps and showersHot water and cold water systemsCooling towers and cooling...
by Admin | Jun 9, 2021 | News
The Health and Safety Executive (HSE) has issued advice to employers about the potential of increased legionella risk due to COVID-19. With buildings closed, water systems may have become stagnated, creating ideal conditions in which legionella can thrive, andWith the...
by Admin | Jun 8, 2021 | News
Legionella prevention requires a systematic approach to managing legionella risk and controlling the spread of bacteria by managing water systems effectively and using water treatment methods. Why is Legionella Prevention Important? Legionella bacteria can cause...
