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Surprising insight into Legionnaires’ disease

In order to control cellular processes and thwart the immune system, the bacterium Legionella pneumophilia, the cause of the notorious Legionnaires’ disease, releases hundreds of enzymes. Biochemists at Goethe University have now elucidated important details in the interaction of bacterial effectors. They discovered how the regulatory enzyme SidJ keeps other dangerous virulence factors in check…. Read more »

5 cases of Legionnaires’ disease reported this year in Champaign County; no common link found

CHAMPAIGN — There have been five cases of Legionnaires’ disease in Champaign County this year, three of them in July and August, according to the Champaign-Urbana Public Health District. There hasn’t been a common link established among the five cases, said health district epidemiologist Awais Vaid. One of the local persons who became ill with… Read more »

Four Cases of Legionnaires’ Disease Identified in Kane County Retirement Community

AURORA, IL – The Kane County Health Department has received reports of four cases of Legionnaires’ disease. Four residents at Covenant Living at the Holmstad in Batavia have been confirmed to have Legionnaires’ disease. The retirement community is notifying residents, the residents’ identified contact, and staff. “Public health officials are testing for Legionella bacteria and continue to investigate… Read more »

Changing climate linked to major changes in flooding across Europe

The impact of a changing climate on the severity of flooding has been demonstrated in the largest-scale study of its kind – with parts of northern Britain seeing the largest increase in Europe. A multinational research team, which looked at river flow data from thousands of locations over a 50-year period, found that flood events… Read more »

John Lewis attempts to become first UK retailer to supply its own water

Stores in England will only pay wholesale prices if application for self-supply licence succeeds. John Lewis and Partners is dipping a toe into the water industry by applying to become its own supplier at some of its stores. The retailer plans to take charge of supplying water to its John Lewis and Waitrose stores in England through a… Read more »

Barry Legionnaires’ disease cluster identified as public warned

People have been asked to flush taps, drain unused garden hoses and put commercial screen wash in cars to stop the spread of Legionnaires’ disease. The warning from Public Health Wales comes as a cluster of 11 cases has been identified in the Vale of Glamorgan in the past 12 months. Legionnaires’ disease is a lung… Read more »

Novel approach leads to potential sepsis prevention in burn patients

Study demonstrates possibility of treating antibiotic-resistant pseudomonas aeruginosa. Immediately following severe burns, bacteria reach the wound from different sources, including the patient’s skin, gastrointestinal tract, respiratory tracts and health care-related human contact. Within the wound, bacteria multiply, establish an infection and move from the infected burn wound into the bloodstream, causing serious complications like sepsis,… Read more »

Leeds care home responds after Legionnaires’ bacteria found in water

Bosses at a Leeds care home said they have “reassured residents and their families” after the bacteria legionella was found in water samples. The bacteria – which when inhaled is the most common cause of Legionnaires’ disease – was recently found in samples taken at Donisthorpe Hall on Shadwell Lane but managers say there is… Read more »

‘Critical’ legionella risk found in Barrow shops

“Critical” concerns were raised about the legionella risk at council-owned shops in south Cumbria. Risk assessments were carried out at 19 premises leased from Barrow Borough Council at Newbarns, Ormsgill, Walney and Dalton. The bacteria, which can be found in water systems and inhaled in droplets, can be fatal. Repairs have been carried out at… Read more »

Legionella Found In Water Supply At Two Bridges Condo: Officials

After two cases of Legionnaire’s disease were confirmed, the Health Department has found the bacteria in a Two Bridges building’s water. TWO BRIDGES, NY — Health officials have found Legionella in a Two Bridges condo building’s water supply, the Health Department confirmed. After two residents at the Two Bridges Condominium Complex became sick with Legionnaires’ disease,… Read more »

Product & Service Spotlight

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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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Reduced exposure to fumes and bromine dust (non-pressurised system).

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Use with field proven mixed hydantoin biocide - better performance than standard bromine tablets.

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Wall mounted reducing footprint of installation.

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Charge with product in under 5 minutes without isolation from the system.
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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.

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Introducing the MD150: Precision & Speed for Industrial Water Testing

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