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ASHRAE – public comment on Guideline 12-2000, Minimizing the Risk of Legionellosis Associated with Building Water Systems

ASHRAE is currently seeking public comment on Guideline 12-2000, Minimizing the Risk of Legionellosis Associated with Building Water Systems. Introduced on July 28, the 45-day public review is open until September 11, 2017. Those interested in reviewing and commenting on the guideline can do so at this link: www.ashrae.org/publicreviews  

BSI – Plastic pipe standards

Please note that the plastic pipe standards are up for public comment (BS EN ISO 15874 series):   LINK

Laboratory surveillance of Pseudomonas spp. and Stenotrophomonas spp. bacteraemia in England, Wales and Northern Ireland: 2016

Laboratory surveillance of Pseudomonas spp. and Stenotrophomonas spp. bacteraemia in England, Wales and Northern Ireland: 2016 – PDF LINK

Legionella bacteria’s escape route revealed

The precise mechanism used by Legionella bacteria to escape the body’s defences has been unpicked in intricate detail and is described for the first time in the journal eLife.   READ MORE    

Public Health England updates: respiratory infections 14 to 17, 2017

Laboratory reports of respiratory infections made to PHE from PHE and NHS laboratories (E&W): weeks 14 to 17, 2017

Antibiotic nanoparticles fight drug-resistant bacteria

Antibiotic resistance is a growing problem, especially among a type of bacteria that are classified as “Gram-negative.” These bacteria have two cell membranes, making it more difficult for drugs to penetrate and kill the cells.   READ MORE

Experts get gold nanoparticles using mimosa that fight antibiotic-resistant bacteria

MOSCOW, July 12. /TASS/ An international research team from Mexico, India, and the Siberian Federal University (SFU) have mastered the synthesis of gold-containing nanoparticles by using bacteria residing inside the sensitive plant (Mimosa pudica), the press office said.   The compounds obtained show marked antibacterial properties. According to the researchers who initiated the study, the… Read more »

European technical guidelines for the prevention, control and investigation of infections caused by Legionella species (PDF Download)

European Technical Guidelines 2017: minimising the risk from Legionella infections in building water systems LINK

Free DOWNLOAD. Legionnaires’ Disease (Legionella Infection)

This is a free download … Legionnaires’ Disease (Legionella Infection)   Authors Dulebohn S1, Sundareshan V2.   Source StatPearls [Internet]. Treasure Island (FL): StatPearls Publishing; 2017-2017 May 23.   Excerpt In 1976, the year the American Legion Convention was held, marked the discovery of Legionnaires’ disease, a syndrome of pneumonia caused by Legionella. Multiple people… Read more »

Dutch scientists discover favorable conditions for growth of Legionella bacteria

The bacteria that cause Legionnaire’s disease grow well in warm tap water installations with ample dissolved organic matter–conditions that support the growth of biofilms. The research is published January 6th in Applied and Environmental Microbiology, a journal of the American Society for Microbiology.   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:
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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.

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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.

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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.