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Argentina Reports a 5th Fatality In Their Legionella Outbreak

Now that laboratory analysis indicates that the pneumonia outbreak at a private clinic in San Miguel de Tucumán, Argentina is due to a bacterial (Legionella) infection, the world is breathing a sigh of relief, but health officials continue to deal with the outbreak on the ground.  Read the full article here

Mystery pneumonia kills three and infects nine in Argentina

Doctors rule out Covid, influenza and hantavirus as culprits but continue to run more tests. Read the full article here

Widower Sues After Wife Dies From Legionnaires’ Disease Caught in Caribbean

The widower of a grandmother who died of Legionnaires’ disease on a Caribbean vacation to celebrate her 70th birthday has launched legal action against a tour operator. Read the full article here

Illinois prisons have unsafe water, groups warn

Gov. J.B. Pritzker must address “inhumane” conditions that include bacteria and toxic metals contamination and inadequate disinfectant systems, activists say. Read the full article here

They thought it was food poisoning — then came the ventilator. Inside a California couple’s battle with Legionnaires’ disease

Over the last weekend in June, Dan and Rita Miles flew from their Long Beach home to visit family in Santa Clara and Monterey, staying in a San Jose hotel where they enjoyed the pool and hot tub. Read the full article here

Napa County says Legionnaires’ disease bacteria found at jail building

The bacterium that causes Legionnaires’ disease has been found on fixtures at the building that houses the Napa County jail, as well as on a hotel property – all connected to the largest local outbreak in recent years, county officials have confirmed. Read the full article here

Montreal public health investigating 3 cases of Legionnaires’ Disease

Montreal public health officials are investigating three cases of legionellosis, known as Legionnaires’ Disease, including one death. Read the full article here

1 dead, 11 sickened in Legionnaires’ disease outbreak in California county

A hotel cooling tower had “high levels” of the bacteria that causes the disease. Read the full article here

Possible case of healthcare-acquired Legionnaires’ being investigated at Hurley

FLINT, MI — Public health officials are investigating a possible case of healthcare-acquired Legionnaires’ disease at Hurley Medical Center, a probe that’s being carried out in conjunction with the hospital. Read the full article here

Drinking Water 2021

The Chief Inspector’s report for drinking water in England. See the full report here

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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.


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SolidTek® has launched its NEW Biocide Feeder which is functional, compact, and environmentally-friendly.

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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.