A potentially deadly bacteria has been detected in drinking water at Perth’s Mount Hospital, reigniting health concerns after a legionella-linked death last year. Read the full article here

We have just moved offices… You can now find us at: Water House, The Water Management Society, 5/6 Fairway Court, Amber Close, Tamworth, B77 4RP.  Our phone number and email address stay the same: Tel: (01827) 289 558 & Email: admin@wmsoc.org.uk

A man has shared his fears about a legionella outbreak at his father’s sheltered housing complex after it was revealed that a resident was diagnosed with a severe form of pneumonia.  Read the full article here

About 150 service members and staff at Joint Base San Antonio, Texas, cleared out of their barracks this past week when a bacteria that can cause pneumonia was found in the plumbing.  Read the full article here

‘Health unit is looking for a source of the bacteria and health care providers … are being notified to watch and test for potential cases,’ says official. Read the full article here

Holiday letting giant says that such isolated incidents are exceptionally rare. Read the full article here

Two residents of a Manhattan nursing home who were diagnosed with Legionnaires’ disease have died after bacteria that is known to cause the disease was discovered at the facility, according to the state Department of Health.  Read the full article here

UKHSA and MHRA are expanding polio sewage surveillance to a range of areas outside of the capital. Read the full article here

We want to hear your views on our plans to introduce mandatory water efficiency labelling across all UK nations – England, Northern Ireland, Scotland and Wales. We propose to label water using products (e.g. taps, showers, toilets, dishwashers and washing machines). This consultation sets out our proposed approach, products covered by the label, label design/ features, label display and standards to support… Read more »

In England and Wales the Water Supply (Water Fittings) Regulations 1999 (‘the regulations’) regulate how water systems are designed, installed and operated. Regulator Specifications that provide detailed performance, verification and in some cases installation requirements, can also be approved. Defra and Welsh Government are seeking your views on proposed amendments to the WC Suite Performance… Read more »