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As many of the UK’s businesses consider reopening their doors, as a result of being closed to restrict the spread of Covid-19, the Water Regulations Advisory Scheme (WRAS) is encouraging business and property owners to consider the risks posed by ...

Intelligent washroom controls and water efficiency specialist Cistermiser has launched a new CPD learning module entitled: “Using the Internet of Things for Water Temperature Monitoring to Help Reduce Risk of Legionella”. The fourth edition of ACoP L8, published by the ...

In many ways, water contamination seems like an issue consigned to history, yet outbreaks continue to occur causing illness and, in the worst cases, fatalities. In this article, Spencer Culley, Managing Director at Churchill Environmental discusses why thorough processes are ...

TME’s Double TC Wall Port is a NEW low cost accessory for remote testing of two pipes from one location – ideal for monitoring unblended water temperatures for legionella risk management. TME’s single TC Wall Port is already popular for ...

Some bacteria such as Legionella, shut down functions when exposed to stressful conditions such as heat shock and superchlorination. Things such as reproduction, are put on hold until overall conditions improve, and the bacteria can resuscitate back to its normal ...

If you are an employer or person in control of premises, you have a legal responsibility to identify and manage any risk of Legionella contamination. For effective monitoring a reliable thermometer kit is essential. Legionella, like many bacteria, thrive at ...

With Legionnaires’ disease outbreaks and the discovery of Legionella bacteria in water systems being such a serious issue, Jamie Tranter, Clearwater Technology, shares some useful advice on controlling the risk According to the British Lung Foundation, Legionnaires’ Disease is a ...

IDEXX, the global leader in rapid microbiological testing for water, today shared the results of a new potable water study carried out by independent water microbiology experts. The study, “Comparison of Legiolert/Quanti-Tray MPN test for the enumeration of Legionella pneumophila ...

Uponor, the global provider of hygienic drinking water delivery, energy-efficient heating and cooling and reliable plumbing infrastructure has successfully achieved CIBSE (Chartered Institute of Building Services Engineers) accreditation for the company’s ‘Hygienic Water Supply Systems’ CPD presentation. Designed to highlight ...

Urban Environments, a leading engineering company specialising in air and water hygiene, health and safety and quality evaluation, has been awarded the Legionella monitoring contract for East Sussex Healthcare NHS Trust. Following a competitive tender, the company has been retained ...