News

The latest news from Waterline:

Frustration over long term closure of Gloucester sports pavilion as legionella concerns are raised

There is growing frustration over the continued closure of the sports pavilion at a popular playing field in Gloucester and now concerns have been raised over legionella risk at the site. The sports pavilion situated at King George V Playing Field (KGV) in Hucclecote was closed when the coronavirus lockdown came into effect in March 2020. Read… Read more »

IAPMO Seeks UMC Legionella Task Group Members

The International Association of Plumbing and Mechanical Officials (IAPMO®) is accepting applications and seeking technical experts to participate on a task group to address Legionella exposure risk to the public posed by mechanical equipment. Read the full article here

Asbestos and legionella found at Huddersfield housing complex

Threats from asbestos and legionella mean residents of a Huddersfield housing complex will be rehoused while major works are carried out. Read the full article here

Health bosses seek to reassure after bacteria that can cause Legionnaires’ disease found at Royal Lancaster Infirmary

The bacteria that can cause Legionnaires’ disease has been detected at the Royal Lancaster Infirmary. Read the full article here

Killed by POTTING MIX: Woman dies after breathing in deadly bacteria while doing the gardening – as an urgent warning is issued to Aussies

Australian gardeners have been warned to take care while handling potting mix after a Sydney woman died of Legionnaires disease. Read the full article here

‘Potentially lethal’ bug bacteria found in hospital water supply sparking urgent action

Legionella bacteria was found during work on pipes at Western Isles Hospital in Stornoway, on the Isle of Lewis.  Read the full article here

Wales’ largest special school closes doors over Legionella in hot water system

Wales’ largest special school has closed its doors for the rest of the week after finding Legionella in its hot water system. Read the full article here

Western Isles Hospital pipeline contaminated with bacteria that causes potentially fatal illnesses

Elevated levels of Legionella have been found in the pipeline of a hospital in Stornoway. Read the full article here

Hospital water supply faces bacteria risk – coroner

A coroner has written to the health secretary warning a lack of guidance around a bacteria that could contaminate new hospitals’ water supply may lead to future deaths. Read the full article here

Officers on alert after Legionnaires’ disease found at police college

Police Scotland said routine water sampling had discovered the bacteria in showerheads at the college in Tulliallan. Read the full article here

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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:

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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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