Study identifies primary source of community-acquired legionnaires’ disease risk

Despite being one of the most prevalent types of Legionnaires’ disease, tracking the source of cases of community-acquired Legionnaires’ disease (CALD) is notoriously difficult. An in-depth study in Berlin over three years found that the presence of a virulent type of Legionella pneumophila in household water was a significantly greater predictor for CALD than the… Read more »

Posted by: Waterline Admin on 18/11/2022 @ 2:48 pm
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What we know so far after legionella outbreak in Southampton

A LEGIONELLA outbreak was discovered in a Southampton police station yesterday. Read the full article here

Posted by: Waterline Admin on 16/11/2022 @ 9:13 am
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Queensland man hospitalised with Legionellosis after a weekend of gardening as cases spike

When Paul Copeland developed fevers, aches, and breathing difficulties in July this year, he thought he had COVID-19. Read the full article here

Posted by: Waterline Admin on 11/11/2022 @ 11:39 am
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Residents moved back into care home with legionella in water system

CARE Home regulator the RQIA have ordered a local care home to act after the potentially deadly legionella bug was found in their hot and cold water systems. Read the full article here

Posted by: Waterline Admin on 09/11/2022 @ 9:51 am
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Staten Island nursing home’s water systems test positive for Legionella, says state Health Dept.

STATEN ISLAND, N.Y. — One person tested positive for Legionellosis, a disease caused by exposure to Legionella bacteria, at Eger Health Care and Rehabilitation Center in Egbertville after water tests at the facility found high levels of the bacterium. Read the full article here

Posted by: Waterline Admin on 03/11/2022 @ 11:11 am
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The patient died at SUS after being diagnosed with legionella infection

One patient died after being diagnosed with legionella infection in the hospital. A comprehensive survey is carried out to find the cause. Read the full article here

Posted by: Waterline Admin on 02/11/2022 @ 9:00 am
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Legionella alert: Potentially deadly bacteria detected in drinking water at Perth’s Mount Hospital

A potentially deadly bacteria has been detected in drinking water at Perth’s Mount Hospital, reigniting health concerns after a legionella-linked death last year. Read the full article here

Posted by: Waterline Admin on 24/10/2022 @ 10:09 am
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WMSoc HQ HAS MOVED!

We have just moved offices… You can now find us at: Water House, The Water Management Society, 5/6 Fairway Court, Amber Close, Tamworth, B77 4RP.  Our phone number and email address stay the same: Tel: (01827) 289 558 & Email: [email protected]

Posted by: Waterline Admin on 14/10/2022 @ 8:40 am
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‘I’m afraid water at dad’s sheltered housing has legionella bacteria’

A man has shared his fears about a legionella outbreak at his father’s sheltered housing complex after it was revealed that a resident was diagnosed with a severe form of pneumonia.  Read the full article here

Posted by: Waterline Admin on 12/10/2022 @ 12:19 pm
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Legionella Found in Pipes at Medical Barracks at Joint Base San Antonio, Forcing Relocations

About 150 service members and staff at Joint Base San Antonio, Texas, cleared out of their barracks this past week when a bacteria that can cause pneumonia was found in the plumbing.  Read the full article here

Posted by: Waterline Admin on 11/10/2022 @ 8:36 am
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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.

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