Dangerous levels of lead found in UK schools tap water

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Lead is still being found at levels above the UK standard of 10 micrograms per litre in UK schools tap water, an investigation has revealed. In 59 tap water tests carried out at around 30 schools over the last decade, the toxic heavy metal lead has been found at or above the 10 micrograms per… Read more »

Posted by: Waterline Admin on 19/07/2023 @ 8:54 am
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Water safety plan manual

Step-by-step risk management for drinking-water suppliers – second edition. From the World Health Organization (WHO) and the International Water Association (IWA). Read the full article here

Posted by: Waterline Admin on 18/07/2023 @ 8:37 am
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Family catch Legionnaires’ disease after using hot tub at Welsh holiday resort

A family caught a “potentially fatal” infection after using a hot tub at a popular Welsh resort. The customers had visited Dylan Coastal Resort in Laugharne, Carmarthenshire in June. Read the full article here

Posted by: Waterline Admin on 17/07/2023 @ 11:42 am
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Two legionella deaths, 11 infections linked to Ferroli central heating boilers

Eleven legionella infections in the Netherlands since July last year have been linked to two types of Ferroli boilers. Two people died of the infection, the public health institute RIVM and Ferroli reported on Thursday. The manufacturer and the NVWA urged people with these boilers to urgently get them cleaned. Read the full article here

Posted by: Waterline Admin on 14/07/2023 @ 12:15 pm
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Increasing rates of Legionnaires’ disease in the EU/EEA

Legionnaires’ disease, a severe form of pneumonia caused by the Legionella bacteria, has shown a significant surge within the European Union/European Economic Area (EU/EEA) in 2021, with over 10 700 cases reported and 704 known fatalities.  Read the full article here

Posted by: Waterline Admin on 13/07/2023 @ 8:22 am
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Guidance is changing – WaterRegsUK

More good information now available with more to come. Best of all it’s free. Read the full article here

Posted by: Waterline Admin on 05/07/2023 @ 12:39 pm
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Thames Water in urgent funding talks amid fears of collapse

Thames Water is in talks to secure extra funding as the government says it is ready to act in a worst case scenario if the company collapses. Read the full article here

Posted by: Waterline Admin on 29/06/2023 @ 8:07 am
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Olive House Home for Older People breached regulations

A care home has been downgraded after breaching regulations in relation to the safety of its residents and infection prevention and control measures. Read the full article here

Posted by: Waterline Admin on 28/06/2023 @ 10:17 am
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Firm fined following outbreak of Legionnaires’ disease

A plastics manufacturing company in West Bromwich has been fined after it put workers and the public at risk of being infected with potentially deadly bacteria. Read the full article here

Posted by: Waterline Admin on 06/06/2023 @ 11:56 am
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One Death Linked to Legionnaires’ Disease at University

San Diego State University reopened two buildings that had been shuttered after a case of Legionnaires’ disease surfaced among its faculty. Read the full article here

Posted by: Waterline Admin on 15/05/2023 @ 9:03 am
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Effective water management requires data, not assumptions.

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SolidTek's® Biocide Feeder Package offers users a functional, safe, compact and environmentally-friendly alternative to traditional brominators.

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Managing Risk at the Water System Interface

Using system hot water (❯60 °C), Horne’s patented ILTDU delivers targeted thermal disinfection at the water system periphery, where potable water meets a non-sterile (ward) environment. Combined with elevated velocity flushing, which mechanically shears and removes excess bulk biofilm, it addresses both established pipework biofilm, and contamination driven by retrograde ingress. This approach avoids selective pressures associated with chemical dosing, supporting control of Pseudomonas aeruginosa, NTM and other waterborne organisms while protecting system integrity, water quality and lowering environmental impact.

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To scavenge or to passivate has long been the question when controlling oxygen-induced corrosion in feed lines and steam raining equipment.
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PIB Insurance Brokers

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If these concerns sound familiar, your business may not be benefitting from the best value, security and advice. This is why PIB has developed an exclusive package which, combines all the benefits that you require for your business protection.

FILT’RAY Compact Range

AQUATOOLS has launched a range of filters for hospitals. FILT'RAY Compact filters provide a physical barrier to reduce the risk of infection from waterborne microorganisms. Tubular membrane microfiltration with a high filtration capacity delivers bacteriologically controlled water, securing the point-of-use for up to 4 months. They are compact to save space, ideal for taps with a low drop height. Retro-contamination is carefully controlled thanks to a protective skirt and a tilted connector which allows the filter position to be optimised.

TME Thermometers

Take your ACoPL8 testing to the next level with TME. Faster, smarter, stronger than the rest.

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