RMT threatens strike action over legionella on trains

A rail union has said it will consider strike action over the threat of “potentially lethal” legionella bacteria found on Thameslink trains. Read the full article here

Posted by: Waterline Admin on 25/08/2021 @ 2:03 pm
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Old Town woman hospitalized with Legionnaire’s disease

BANGOR, Maine (WABI) – A woman from Old Town is in the hospital struggling to fight off what’s commonly known as Legionnaires’ disease. Read the full article here

Posted by: Waterline Admin on 10/08/2021 @ 8:54 am
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MPA compensation guidance consultation

The Department for Environment, Food and Rural Affairs has opened a consultation to seek views on the Best practice guidance for developing compensatory measures in relation to Marine Protected Areas, a future approach to strategic compensation, and how net gain and compensation can work together to deliver the best outcomes for the marine environment. Opens:… Read more »

Posted by: Waterline Admin on @ 7:56 am
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Review of the water industry national environment programme (WINEP)

The Environment Agency has opened a consultation on the proposed redesign of the WINEP and the roadmap which sets out our ambition and plan for long-term change. Opens: 22 July 2021 Closes: 16 September 2021 Environment Agency LINK

Posted by: Waterline Admin on @ 7:54 am
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N.B. health officials interviewing patients, checking cooling towers in legionnaires’ disease investigation

Health officials in New Brunswick are completing “extensive” interviews with patients this weekend and waiting for lab results, as they investigate the source of a legionnaires’ disease outbreak in Moncton. Read the full article here

Posted by: Waterline Admin on 09/08/2021 @ 11:37 am
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‘Elevated levels’ of legionella found at Darlington Memorial Hospital

THE showers on a hospital’s maternity unit will not be in use for weeks after special equipment was installed to stop legionella from entering its water system. Read the full article here

Posted by: Waterline Admin on 22/07/2021 @ 2:00 pm
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Legionella bacteria found in Birmingham (USA) Schools water

Birmingham (USA) Schools has another health concern to worry about in addition to COVID-19. Read the full article here

Posted by: Waterline Admin on 15/07/2021 @ 11:24 am
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2 Cases Of Legionnaires’ Disease Linked To Albert Lea Hotel, MDH Says

Minnesota health officials have traced back two cases of Legionnaires’ disease to a hotel in Albert Lea. Read the full article here

Posted by: Waterline Admin on 14/07/2021 @ 9:02 am
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After coronavirus, another hidden respiratory disease lurks in the buildings we left behind

Global outbreaks of coronavirus have forced the closing of schools, gyms, offices and other buildings at a scale never seen before. Now, as countries start reopening after lockdown, those previously abandoned buildings could have become a breeding ground for another infection – Legionnaires’ disease. Read the full article here

Posted by: Waterline Admin on 12/07/2021 @ 10:00 am
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This man spent last year flushing hundreds of toilets. The new fear as the pandemic wanes: Legionnaires’ disease

LAS VEGAS – Michael Hurtado spent the past year of the pandemic flushing toilets. Once a week. Hundreds of toilets. Thousands of times. Read the full article here

Posted by: Waterline Admin on 09/06/2021 @ 12:25 pm
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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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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.

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