Water System Safety
Water systems are essential to our daily lives, providing us with clean water for drinking, cooking, and sanitation. However, a hidden danger can lurk in these systems if they are not properly maintained – the bacteria known as Legionella. Legionella can cause a serious respiratory illness called Legionnaires’ disease, and it is essential to take
Should I Reline a Water Tank?
A question we are often asked is should I reline or replace my cold water tank? While tank relining and tank refurbishment are great options, in some instances, we recommend a complete replacement. With over twenty years of experience in the water hygiene industry, we will geode you through the right process for your organisation.
Chlorination of Water Systems
Chlorination of Water Systems It is important to ensure water systems are chlorination accordingly and that water systems are safe for public use. What is a Water System Chlorination? A water system chlorination is the process of disinfecting a water system in a safe way. The water chlorination process is completed using chlorine. Water chlorination
Manage Water Safety When Lockdown Ends
The Government has implemented strict guidance on social distancing and restrictions on many businesses during the global pandemic of COVID-19. Therefore as the UK moves out of lockdown and away from these tight measures it is imperative that water safety is placed at the forefront of plans to recommission water systems.
Chlorination of Water Systems, Mains Water Pipework and Water Tanks
The cleaning, disinfection and chlorination of water systems is an integral activity that helps maintain the necessary standards. This is important in domestic and commercial water systems where contamination can result in legionella problems if not treated. Cleaning and chlorination involve the addition of chlorine. Chlorine is a low cost yet extremely efficient and
Legionella Regulations and Duty Holder Responsibilities
Every building with public water consumption should have safe and clean water. The way to ensure the water is safe is by regular legionella control work and remain up to date on legionella regulations. To keep potable and non-potable water supply systems safe you must schedule regular legionella risk assessments and subsequent legionella control remedial works.
Legionella Risk Assessment Frequency
If you look after a building or manage facilities that have hot and cold water systems, then you must review the Legionella Risk Assessment frequency. There is no set guideline how how often Legionella Risk Assessments should be undertaken, however, you must look at what is appropriate for your building. Legionella Risk Assessment Frequency There
Safe Management of Water Systems in Buildings
It is very important that buildings are made safe to use before they reopen. The safe management of water systems is the responsibility of the builder manager or landlord.
If a buildings has been closed or unused then the water system should be recommissioned and a Legionella Control Plan should be followed.