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Death toll rises after a Legionnaires’ disease outbreak in North Carolina

Another person has died from an outbreak of Legionnaires’ disease in North Carolina, bringing the death toll to four. None of the victims have been identified by authorities and health officials have not discussed the circumstances of their deaths. There have been 141 confirmed cases of Legionnaires’ disease, an airborne lung infection, or Pontiac Fever,… Read more »

Health unit probing four cases of legionnaires’ disease in Barrie

The Simcoe Muskoka District Health Unit is investigating an increase in legionnaires’ disease cases in Barrie. Four cases have been confirmed recently in people who reside in the city. In the past six years, the health unit has seen on average two cases annually among Barrie residents. FULL ARTICLE

Ministers ‘kept in dark’ about infection fears at Glasgow’s Queen Elizabeth University Hospital

NHS bosses failed to tell ministers there was a high risk of infections from the water supply at the Queen Elizabeth University Hospital (QEUH) when it first opened in 2015, the Health Secretary has revealed. FULL ARTICLE

Following October Legionella case, Brielle meeting deadlines set by city

A Staten Island assisted living community dealing with a series of Legionella outbreaks has been meeting deadlines set by the city to help it address the issue. Information the Department of Health and Mental Hygiene provided to City Council Minority Leader Steven Matteo (R-Mid-Island) indicate The Brielle at Seaview is meeting the deadlines DOHMH Commissioner… Read more »

LEGIONELLA WATER TESTING MARKET TO EXPLORE EMERGING TRENDS OF COMING YEARS

Legionella that cause Legionellosis, a form of pneumonia is a respiratory disorder. The bacteria causes severe lung infection known as Legionnaires’ disease. The treatment of this disease often requires intensive care and hospitalization; therefore, it is considered as a public health concerns. FULL ARTICLE

Mainstreaming gender in water, sanitation service provision

DEVELOPMENT is defined in various ways. In simple terms, it can also be defined as the movement from a simple or worse situation to a sophisticated and better situation. In defining development, it is also vital to include the human element, which includes analysing gender in order to assess the particular needs of both men… Read more »

Legionella found in St George Hospital cooling towers

Legionella bacteria has been found in cooling towers at St George Hospital. A routine check of the hospital’s cooling towers on November 29 tested positive for Legionella bacteria. Cooling towers at an office building in the Kogarah business area had positive results to Legionella bacteria on December 2. An investigation examining whether there are any… Read more »

VIRUS SCARE Scots women’s jail Cornton Vale hit by Legionella outbreak as wing shut down

A SCOTS women’s prison was hit by a Legionella outbreak which saw a wing shut down. Five women caged in Stirling’s HMP Cornton Vale were moved after water outlets tested positive for the bacteria virus. FULL ARTICLE

Global Water Treatment Biocides Market Market 2019-2024: Industrial Output, Import & Export, Consumer Consumption and Forecast 2024

The Water Treatment Biocides Market Market report provides an unbiased and detailed analysis of the on-going trends, opportunities/ high growth areas, market drivers, which would help stakeholders to device and align Water Treatment Biocides Market market strategies according to the current and future market. FULL ARTICLE

Outbreak of carbapenemase-producing Enterobacteriaceae associated with contaminated water dispenser and sink drain in cardiology units in a Korean hospital

Concerns are growing over the importance of the hospital water environment for the transmission of carbapenemase-producing Enterobacteriaceae (CPE). We report a large outbreak in the cardiology units involving intensive care units (ICU) and wards at a tertiary care hospital. FULL ARTICLE

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.

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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.
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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.