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Draft revised editions of AS/NZS 3666 Part 1 and 2 are now out for public review

The joint Standards Australia and Standards New Zealand committee responsible for ventilation and air conditioning have revised the two standards ahead of this public release. The two standards, last published in 2011, assist in the control of microorganisms in air-handling and water systems. They cover design, installation and commissioning (Part 1) as well as operation… Read more »

7 July: Drinking Water Inspectorate – Chief Inspector’s Annual Report 2025 England

The Drinking Water Inspectorate (the Inspectorate) today publishes the Chief Inspector’s Annual Report for England, covering the quality of public drinking water supplies during 2025. The report sets out a comprehensive picture of drinking water quality across England, drawing on compliance data, events, audits and emerging risks. You can find the full report here

NHS fined after death traced to contaminated water

An NHS hospital trust has been fined more than £300,000 after a chemotherapy patient who showered in contaminated water later died. Read the full article here

Bacteria delays push health centre cost to £49m

Worthing Integrated Care Centre (WICC) was due to open in January last year, but bacteria which causes the potentially fatal Legionnaires’ disease was found in the heating system. Read the full article here

Tui settles hotel Legionnaires’ disease claim

A British holidaymaker who contracted Legionnaires’ disease in Cuba has received a five-figure settlement from his holiday provider, according to his solicitor. Read the full article here

Future Homes and Buildings Standard Publication and Consultation Response

The Government response to the Future Homes and Buildings Standards consultation was published today, and confirms that, with implementation starting from 2027, the standards will make sure new homes and non-domestic buildings are future-proofed with low carbon heating and high levels of energy efficiency. The Future Homes Standard will ensure new homes emit, on average,… Read more »

London Legionnaires’ outbreaks under investigation

An unexpected increase in cases of Legionnaires’ disease in parts of north-west and south-west London is being investigated by The UK Health Security Agency (UKHSA). Specialists are trying to find out if the cases are linked and to establish the possible source of the disease. Experts are looking at each case of the disease to… Read more »

Two GP practices issued with notices over ‘risk of exposure to Legionella bacteria’

HSE determined that the Edinburgh practices failed to devise and implement a plan to reduce the risk. Read the full article here

‘Dangerous’ bacteria found in Newport housing complex

Residents at a Newport housing complex are concerned after ‘dangerous’ bacteria was found in their water supply. Read the full article here

Legionnaires’ disease Annual Epidemiological Report for 2022

European Centre for Disease Prevention and Control In 2022, the notification rate of Legionnaires’ disease steadily increased to 2.6 per 100 000 population from the two previous years with most cases occurring between June and October. Read the full article here

Product & Service Spotlight

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How the SolidTek® Biocide Feeder Package will BENEFIT YOU

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

Designed for use with SolidTek’s® enhanced bromine biocide, BromTek, it offers multiple benefits:

SAFER
Reduced exposure to fumes and bromine dust (non-pressurised system).

EFFECTIVE
Use with field proven mixed hydantoin biocide - better performance than standard bromine tablets.

COMPACT
Wall mounted reducing footprint of installation.

QUICK & EASY
Charge with product in under 5 minutes without isolation from the system.
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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.

Result of using Erythorbate

To scavenge or to passivate has long been the question when controlling oxygen-induced corrosion in feed lines and steam raining equipment.
Here’s a short introduction to a product that allows you to do both: Sodium Erythorbate. It’s an oxygen scavenger and passivator utilising residual dissolved oxygen in the metal passivation reactions. Erythorbate and its degradation products continue to remove oxygen with an eventual residual of water and carbon dioxide hence not adding to the boiler water solids reducing Blowdown.

PIB Insurance Brokers

As a business in the Legionella Control Industry, are you confident that your insurance gives you the protection that you need? Have you ever been charged a higher premium on the pretext that the correct insurance cover should cost you more?

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.

CLEGK2 – An unbeatable legionella kit with everything you need: a robust thermometer with inbuilt timer, fast-response dual surface/immersion probe, and a handy carry pouch.

New thermometers and thermometer kits include a FREE UKAS traceable calibration certificate.

TCWAllPort – A unique low-cost solution for concealed TMVs: a compact thermocouple socket for remote access temperature monitoring.

MM7000-2D – the smart way to go paperless. Our relaunched Bluetooth Barcode Thermometer is now more affordable than ever before.

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Introducing the MD150: Precision & Speed for Industrial Water Testing

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• Pre-Programmed Test Methods – Covers key industrial water parameters.

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• High-Quality Optics – Ensures superior measurement accuracy.

• Versatile Applications – Ideal for cooling towers, boilers, and wastewater monitoring.

• Rapid Measurement – Results within seconds without compromising accuracy.

Perfect for professionals needing a dependable, high-performance photometer for industrial water analysis.

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