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Legionella bacteria found in Scots hospital water with services moved elsewhere

A Scottish hospital has closed its maternity unit and a 24-hour minor injuries centre after lethal bacteria was found in the water system. Read the full article here

San Diego State University reports Legionnaire’s disease case, closes campus building

SAN DIEGO (CNS) – San Diego State University closed its Exercise and Nutritional Sciences building Monday as it investigates a reported case of Legionnaires’ disease in a “campus community member.” Read the full article here

Laboratory surveillance of paediatric bloodstream infections and antimicrobial resistance in England: 2017 to 2021

Health Protection ReportVolume 17 Number 124 January 2023 Read the full article here

Teacher retired after Legionnaires’ disease left him in intensive care

A teacher nearly died and is still suffering ill-health a year-and-a-half after he is thought to have contracted Legionnaires’ disease from the shower during a four-star hotel stay. Gary McClellan, 68, spent several days in hospital in intensive car after developing the disease and deteriorated so much his family “feared the worst”. Read the full… Read more »

Frustration over long term closure of Gloucester sports pavilion as legionella concerns are raised

There is growing frustration over the continued closure of the sports pavilion at a popular playing field in Gloucester and now concerns have been raised over legionella risk at the site. The sports pavilion situated at King George V Playing Field (KGV) in Hucclecote was closed when the coronavirus lockdown came into effect in March 2020. Read… Read more »

IAPMO Seeks UMC Legionella Task Group Members

The International Association of Plumbing and Mechanical Officials (IAPMO®) is accepting applications and seeking technical experts to participate on a task group to address Legionella exposure risk to the public posed by mechanical equipment. Read the full article here

Asbestos and legionella found at Huddersfield housing complex

Threats from asbestos and legionella mean residents of a Huddersfield housing complex will be rehoused while major works are carried out. Read the full article here

Health bosses seek to reassure after bacteria that can cause Legionnaires’ disease found at Royal Lancaster Infirmary

The bacteria that can cause Legionnaires’ disease has been detected at the Royal Lancaster Infirmary. Read the full article here

Killed by POTTING MIX: Woman dies after breathing in deadly bacteria while doing the gardening – as an urgent warning is issued to Aussies

Australian gardeners have been warned to take care while handling potting mix after a Sydney woman died of Legionnaires disease. Read the full article here

‘Potentially lethal’ bug bacteria found in hospital water supply sparking urgent action

Legionella bacteria was found during work on pipes at Western Isles Hospital in Stornoway, on the Isle of Lewis.  Read the full article here

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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:
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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.

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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.