LEGIONELLA & LEGIONNAIRES DISEASE

Legionella and Legionnaires Disease

What is Legionnaires’ disease? Legionnaires’ disease (LEE-juh-nares) is caused by a type of bacteria called Legionella. The bacteria got its name in 1976, when many people who went to a Philadelphia convention of the American Legion suffered from an outbreak of this disease, a type of pneumonia (lung infection). Although this type of bacteria was…

Water Testing of Commercial Systems

What is closed systems cleaning?

The following briefly explains why Closed Systems require cleaning, and the two main methods of carrying out a sufficient Chemical Clean. All natural water carries an amount of suspended solids, mainly carbonate deposits, Lime-scale and many other minerals, which over a period of time, especially in systems which have not been adequately treated with an…

Legionella Risk Assessment

Employer responsibilities for Legionella

Within the United Kingdom, it is a legal requirement under “Health and Safety Work act 1974” for companies to ensure that they have a current and up to date Legionella Risk Assessment. A Legionella Risk Assessment is designed to evaluate the risks associated with Legionnaires Disease within your Water Systems. Upon completion of the Legionella…