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Thames Water in urgent funding talks amid fears of collapse

Thames Water is in talks to secure extra funding as the government says it is ready to act in a worst case scenario if the company collapses. Read the full article here

Olive House Home for Older People breached regulations

A care home has been downgraded after breaching regulations in relation to the safety of its residents and infection prevention and control measures. Read the full article here

Firm fined following outbreak of Legionnaires’ disease

A plastics manufacturing company in West Bromwich has been fined after it put workers and the public at risk of being infected with potentially deadly bacteria. Read the full article here

One Death Linked to Legionnaires’ Disease at University

San Diego State University reopened two buildings that had been shuttered after a case of Legionnaires’ disease surfaced among its faculty. Read the full article here

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 »

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Grime Scene

ANNOUNCING OUR NEW GRIME SCENE COMPETITION:

Following on from the successful Grime Scene competition, we have decided to continue the theme for another year, but with a twist. This year, we are asking for photographs of the grimiest pictures you can find accompanied with another photograph of how the ‘scene’ has been improved by your maintenance or cleaning.


We will display the photographs in each of the Waterline editions throughout 2024. The ‘most improved’ picture will be chosen by WMSoc members via an online vote. The winner will receive a £25 Amazon Gift Voucher after the Winter 2024/25 edition has been published.


Please send your photographs to:
waterline@wmsoc.org.uk.


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Product & Service Spotlight

Introducing B & V Chemicals' new film forming amines for closed circuits and steam boilers.

Product Launch: Film forming amines.

This all-in-one solution offers low-dose, cost-effective treatment. Improves heat transfer efficiency by removing corrosion deposits, leading to cleaner surfaces. Enhances energy and resource efficiency by reducing Total Dissolved Solids (TDS). The stable film provided by polyamines ensures superior corrosion control, promoting longer equipment lifespan.

Plus - environmentally friendly, offering a greener alternative to traditional treatments.

Contact us on ownlabel@bvwater.co.uk for further information.

How the NEW SolidTek® Biocide Feeder Package will BENEFIT YOU

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

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.
SUPPORT

Product calculators and tech support available.

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.