Frustration over long term closure of Gloucester sports pavilion as legionella concerns are raised
There is growing frustration over the continued closure of the sports pavilion at a popular playing field in Gloucester and now concerns have been raised over legionella risk at the site. The sports pavilion situated at King George V Playing Field (KGV) in Hucclecote was closed when the coronavirus lockdown came into effect in March 2020. Read… Read more »
IAPMO Seeks UMC Legionella Task Group Members
The International Association of Plumbing and Mechanical Officials (IAPMO®) is accepting applications and seeking technical experts to participate on a task group to address Legionella exposure risk to the public posed by mechanical equipment. Read the full article here
Asbestos and legionella found at Huddersfield housing complex
Threats from asbestos and legionella mean residents of a Huddersfield housing complex will be rehoused while major works are carried out. Read the full article here
Health bosses seek to reassure after bacteria that can cause Legionnaires’ disease found at Royal Lancaster Infirmary
The bacteria that can cause Legionnaires’ disease has been detected at the Royal Lancaster Infirmary. Read the full article here
Killed by POTTING MIX: Woman dies after breathing in deadly bacteria while doing the gardening – as an urgent warning is issued to Aussies
Australian gardeners have been warned to take care while handling potting mix after a Sydney woman died of Legionnaires disease. Read the full article here
‘Potentially lethal’ bug bacteria found in hospital water supply sparking urgent action
Legionella bacteria was found during work on pipes at Western Isles Hospital in Stornoway, on the Isle of Lewis. Read the full article here
Wales’ largest special school closes doors over Legionella in hot water system
Wales’ largest special school has closed its doors for the rest of the week after finding Legionella in its hot water system. Read the full article here
Western Isles Hospital pipeline contaminated with bacteria that causes potentially fatal illnesses
Elevated levels of Legionella have been found in the pipeline of a hospital in Stornoway. Read the full article here
Hospital water supply faces bacteria risk – coroner
A coroner has written to the health secretary warning a lack of guidance around a bacteria that could contaminate new hospitals’ water supply may lead to future deaths. Read the full article here
Officers on alert after Legionnaires’ disease found at police college
Police Scotland said routine water sampling had discovered the bacteria in showerheads at the college in Tulliallan. Read the full article here







