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Healthcare Infection Society Opens Consultation – 17/04/2024

The Healthcare Infection Society is inviting comments on the scope for their next NICE-accredited guideline: water management for healthcare microbiologists. If you are a microbiologist or a professional involved in estates, facilities or engineering with responsibility for a water safety group or safety plan, the surveillance of water or wastewater borne infections, or keep on top of… Read more »

The CDC has released findings for 214 outbreaks associated with drinking water 2015–2020.

Some interesting takeaways from the MMWR report: Legionella was implicated in 98% of biofilm-related outbreaks.Legionella-associated outbreaks generally increased over the study period.Legionella caused 97% of the hospitalizations and 98% of all deaths.Premise plumbing (point of use locations) was the contributing factor in 63% of the Legionella and other biofilm-associated pathogen outbreaks. Read the full report… Read more »

Could cleaner air be driving rise in Legionnaires disease?

Legionnaires disease (LD) cases rose ninefold between 2000 and 2018, and the reasons for the dramatic global rise have been a scientific mystery. This week, a research team proposed a surprising factor: a drop in air pollution. Read more here.

Bacterial infection that spreads through showers, faucets and AC units has killed 80 and hospitalised 500 in US.

From 2015 to 2020, the bacteria Legionella caused 184 disease outbreaks in the US, resulting in 786 illnesses, 544 hospitalisations and 86 deaths. Of 214 disease outbreaks over five years, 184 were caused by legionella bacteria. Read more here.

Yorkshire pensioner died from legionnaires disease picked up in hotel while on break from caring for wife

A pensioner from Yorkshire died from deadly legionnaires’ disease after going on holiday to have a break from caring for his adoring wife who had dementia. Read the full article here

Unregistered plumber handed suspended prison sentence

An unregistered plumber has received a suspended prison sentence after he carried out illegal gas work at a house in Peterborough. Read the full article here

Health Advisory Issued for Renaissance Newark Airport Hotel Guests Due to Legionella Bacteria

The Renaissance Newark Airport Hotel has detected #Legionella bacteria in its water system, leading to a health advisory for guests to avoid taking showers. The hotel is working with health officials to disinfect the water system and prevent further growth of the bacteria. The source of the bacteria remains unclear. Read more here.

Legionnaires’ disease: Sydney outbreak reaches 10 cases as authorities search for source

People who have visited Sydney’s CBD recently have been warned to be alert for symptoms of legionnaires’ disease. NSW Health says 10 people who developed the disease spent time in the city between 15 December and 23 December. But what is legionnaires’ disease, how can you catch it, can it be fatal and what caused… Read more »

WHO says 23 deaths from Legionnaires’ disease reported in Poland

A total of 23 deaths linked to Legionnaires’ disease have been reported from Poland as of Sept. 11, the World Health Organization said on Thursday. A total of 166 cases of the disease have been reported, WHO said, adding that no new cases have been reported since Sept. 7. Legionnaires’ disease, caused by the legionella… Read more »

My dad died after being scalded in a hotel bath

The son of a pensioner who died from scalding injuries in a hotel bath has described the frantic 90-minute attempt to rescue him as a “horror story”. Wallace Hunter died at the Pitlochry Hydro in 2019 after being trapped in the bath, while guests and emergency services tried to smash in the door. Efforts to… Read more »

Product & Service Spotlight

Effective water management requires data, not assumptions.

INFORM provides total visibility and real-time alerts to stay ahead of risks. Replace guesswork with audit-ready evidence for effortless compliance. Our smart, configurable alarms act as a proactive safety net, while trend analysis identifies your highest-performing areas. Prioritise maintenance and maximise resource efficiency through one intuitive dashboard. INFORM delivers the clarity needed to maintain rigorous safety and operational standards across your entire water system.

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:

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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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.

New thermometers and thermometer kits include a FREE UKAS traceable calibration certificate.

TCWAllPort – A unique low-cost solution for concealed TMVs: a compact thermocouple socket for remote access temperature monitoring.

MM7000-2D – the smart way to go paperless. Our relaunched Bluetooth Barcode Thermometer is now more affordable than ever before.

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Introducing the MD150: Precision & Speed for Industrial Water Testing

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• High-Quality Optics – Ensures superior measurement accuracy.

• Versatile Applications – Ideal for cooling towers, boilers, and wastewater monitoring.

• Rapid Measurement – Results within seconds without compromising accuracy.

Perfect for professionals needing a dependable, high-performance photometer for industrial water analysis.

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