News

The latest news from Waterline:

Alert as three hospitalised with Legionnaires’ disease

Three people have been admitted to hospital with Legionnaires’ disease in Sydney, prompting warnings for others to monitor for symptoms. Read the full article here

UHI House’s short-lived reopening after discovery of deadly legionella bacteria defended by University of the Highlands and Islands (UHI) after building closes for a second time

University bosses and NHS Highland insist the safety of staff and the public remained their highest priority during the short-lived reopening of a building where deadly legionella bacteria was discovered. Read the full article here

FREE Webinar Recording – ISO/TS 16099 for PCR-based Methods in Microbiological Labs now available

This webinar provides an overview of the essential points in ISO/TS 16099:2025 ‘Water quality — Polymerase chain reaction (PCR) for the detection and quantification of microorganisms and viruses — General requirements, quality assurance and validation’. ISO/TS 16099 is designed to help water testing organisations, competent authorities and others to implement PCR-based methods in their laboratories…. Read more »

Drinking Water Inspectorate (DWI) – Research Published

DWI have published a research report on their website: “Cryptosporidium – Review of the Reports of the Group of Experts, Literature and Events” along with the “Recommendations for the Management of Cryptosporidium in water supplies”. Read the full report here

TM70 Tall building drainage design (2025) (pdf)

TM70 Tall Building Drainage Design launched on the 8th December is now available to download from the CIBSE Knowledge Portal. The TM has been written to have global reach and the concepts and guidance contained in it can be used anywhere in the world and should serve as a useful reference for engineers navigating the… Read more »

Mother died from Legionnaire’s disease after using ‘smelly and off-colour’ hot tub in holiday cottage rented for her 70th birthday, inquest hears

A woman died from Legionnaire’s disease after using a hot tub in a holiday cottage which had been rented to celebrate her birthday, an inquest heard. Read the full article here

Opening of £105m McAlpine/Vinci rehab centre delayed

An NHS trust has declared itself “disappointed” by delays to the opening of a £105m rehabilitation centre built by Sir Robert McAlpine (SRM) and Vinci. The long-awaited Nottingham health hub – part of the government’s New Hospital Programme – is yet to be handed over due to a problem with its hot water system. Read… Read more »

Inverness Campus’ UHI House building to remain closed for rest of week after test result sparks Legionnaires’ disease scare at the Highland building

A positive test for the bacteria that causes Legionnaire’s Disease has forced the closure of a university building in Inverness. Read the full article here

Isle of Wight farm owner hit with fine after disease outbreak infects hundreds of visitors

A farm owner on the Isle of Wight has been fined £8,000 after an outbreak resulted in 264 people being infected with Cryptosporidium – a zoonotic disease. Read the full article here

Water safety checks stall new NHS rehab facility

The opening of a new NHS rehabilitation centre has been delayed after the facility failed water quality checks. 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.

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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

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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.

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.

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