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Businesses set to reopen warned to be wary of Legionella bacteria in water

Businesses planning on reopening in the coming weeks are being urged to follow guidance to prevent the spread of Legionnaires disease, which develops in water systems. Read the full article here

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Coronavirus: Businesses told to flush out water supply before reopening to avoid potentially deadly Legionella bacteria

Dental practices, hairdressers, offices, gyms and hotels should take action to avoid spreading the Legionella bacteria, says PHE. Read the full article here

Japanese pub aims to clean up with disinfectant spray machine

TOKYO (Reuters) – As Japan’s restaurants and bars slowly open up from a coronavirus lockdown, many are looking to reassure the public that dining out is safe again and one Japanese-style izakaya pub thinks it has found the perfect solution. Read the full article here

Medics warn of Legionnaires’ Disease outbreak due to high number of water systems lying idle

THE HSE’S HEALTH Protection Surveillance Centre (HPSC) today urged people to be aware of Legionnaires’ Disease, which can be caused due to bacteria growth in appliances which have been left untouched due to the Covid-19 pandemic. Read the full article here

Wandering a Grand Hotel Emptied by Coronavirus, and Checking 1,400 Taps

A luxury hotel in Barcelona plans to welcome guests again once Spain’s lockdown ends. Until then, its sole occupant lives in a room with enviable views and preps it for a post-pandemic world. Read the full article here

‘Deadly’ Consequences If Stagnant Water in Shuttered Buildings Is Not Properly Addressed

Plumbing experts say that a united effort is required to educate building owners about the potential health risks in their water systems. Read the full article here

Legionella risks during the coronavirus outbreak

Employers, the self-employed and people in control of premises, such as landlords, have a duty to identify and control risks associated with legionella. Read the full article here

Warning of increased risk of Legionnaires’ disease in Somerset after lockdown

Shut down water systems could be harbouring dangerous bacteria. A Somerset council is warning of a ‘heightened risk’ of Legionnaires’ disease after lockdown ends. Legionnaires’ disease, which is a type of pneumonia, can be caught if you breathe in tiny droplets of water containing bacteria that cause the infection. Read the full article here

DWI Advice Letter to Water and Sewerage companies

Drinking Water Inspectorate Advice letter on maintaining drinking water quality when reinstaing water supplies after temporary closure due to the COVID-19 outbreak. Read the full article here

Continued maintenance of water systems is essential during building’s lower occupancy time

Explaining why it is essential to continue maintaining some critical building services such as water during the coronavirus pandemic. Read the full article here

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SolidTek® has launched its NEW Biocide Feeder which is functional, compact, and environmentally-friendly.

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Lovibond MD640 Photometer (PTSA & Fluorescein capable)
Product Spotlight Drop Test Kits

How many times have you heard … ‘we’re not sure what the system volume is’. A common problem which can be expensive - wasting chemical over dosing, or underdosing so the treatment is ineffective (i.e. shock dosing a biocide). The MD640 photometer has PTSA & Fluorescein capability built in. Simply use our System Checkers to add to an unknown system and read a PTSA or Fluorescein levels to accurately identify the system volume.

The Hydrosense PRO range

Hydrosense

The Hydrosense PRO range pioneers Legionella pneumophila detection, the cause of over 97% of Legionnaires’ disease outbreaks, by identifying all the serogroups 1-15 of this dangerous Legionella species. This easy-to-use, highly sensitive test uses unique filtration, offering a three-line test result that distinguishes between serogroup 1 and serogroups 2-15 within 25 minutes. The water test has a level of detection of 100 CFU/L and swab tests detect 200 CFU per swabbed area, providing crucial, rapid insights for water safety management.