Our integrated plan for delivering clean and plentiful water
We are the Department for Environment, Food and Rural Affairs. We are responsible forimproving and protecting the environment, growing the green economy, sustaining thrivingrural communities and supporting our world-class food, farming and fishing industries. We work closely with our 33 agencies and arm’s-length bodies on our ambition to make ourair purer, our water cleaner, our… Read more »
Horror as woman loses ALL four limbs after getting caught in concert’s mist machine
The 22-year-old aspiring model developed Legionnaires’ disease – a potentially fatal form of pneumonia. Read the full article here
Probe into Legionella bacteria that forced Police Scotland HQ to close
An investigation is under way into the presence of Legionella bacteria that forced Police Scotland to close its headquarters. Read the full article here
Ventilation and water problems delay Aberdeen hospital plans
Problems with ventilation and water systems are among issues contributing to more delays at two new Aberdeen hospital buildings. Read the full article here
Southampton care home failed to ‘assess risk’ of legionella
A Southampton care home has been told it requires improvement after health inspectors found it did not “properly assess the risk” of a possible legionella outbreak. Read the full article here
New online guidance information
Water Regs UK is pleased to announce the launch of new online guidance to replace its technical enquiry service. This informative guidance has been created to help people find answers to some of the most commonly asked questions about the Water Supply (Water Fittings) Regulations and Byelaws. This information has been developed in collaboration with water companies… Read more »
Peterhead maternity unit reopens following legionella outbreak – but minor injury unit remains closed
An Aberdeenshire maternity unit has reopened following a legionella outbreak last month. Read the full article here
The flat-pack water heater that fights climate change
Many people around the world don’t have easy access to hot water. But an engineer in Scotland has designed a simple portable device that heats water using just the power of the Sun. Read the full article here
Legionella bacteria found at Tartu’s Aura Waterpark and Anne Sauna
The Legionella pneumophila bacteria, which can cause an acute form of pneumonia has now been found in all shower areas on the ground floor of the Aura Waterpark in Tartu during an inspection by the Estonian Health Board. Water samples taken from two shower cubicles in the Anne Sauna, in Tartu’s Annelinn district, also tested… Read more »
Eyedrops recalled in US following blindness and injuries
US health officials say that eyedrops may have killed one person and severely injured several others due to drug-resistant bacterial contamination. Read the full article here







