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…
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…
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…