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The latest news from Waterline:

Report: Legionella found in over half of tourist facilities evaluated in Balearic Islands

Surveillance of Legionella in tourist facilities of a major European holiday destination found the pneumonia-causing bacteria present in over half of the evaluated areas. Read the full article here

One dead, eight hospitalized as Legionnaires’ disease outbreak in Highbridge section grows

One person has died and eight remain hospitalized, city health officials said Wednesday as they try to get a handle on a Legionnaires’ disease outbreak in the Highbridge section of the Bronx. Read the full article here

Sydney CBD health warning issued over Legionnaires’ disease outbreak

People who have visited the Sydney CBD in the past 10 days are being warned to watch out for symptoms of Legionnaires’ disease after five people were admitted to hospital with related cases of pneumonia. Read the full article here

Hornchurch GP surgery shut after legionella bacteria found in water supply

A GP surgery on the edge of Essex has been forced to close after traces of legionella bacteria were detected in their water supply. North East London Clinical Commissioning Group announced Billet Medical Practice Centre in Billet Lane, Hornchurch is temporarily shut until further notice on Saturday (May 14) following the discovery during routine testing… Read more »

Commercial Vehicle Operators and Legionnaires’ Disease

A New Concern Among Commercial Vehicle Operators Legionnaires’ disease is a serious form of pneumonia that almost always requires treatment in the hospital. Read the full article here

Reminder after several Legionairres cases in Macarthur

Reminder after severaSeveral local cases of Legionnaires’ disease has prompted the South Western Sydney Local Health District to remind Macarthur residents to ensure their cooling towers are being properly maintained. Read the full article here

Public health chiefs alerted after Fife man dies from rare Legionnaires’ disease

A man has died after contracting Legionnaire’s Disease in Fife. Read the full article here

Patients moved from Penn Hospital after increased levels of Legionella bacteria found in water

Patients have been moved from Penn Hospital in Wolverhampton after increased levels of Legionella bacteria was found in the water. Read the full article here

DOH investigating cluster of Legionnaires’ disease cases

HONOLULU – The Hawaiʻi Department of Health (DOH) is investigating two cases of Legionnaires’ disease in guests who stayed at The Grand Islander by Hilton Grand Vacations located in Waikiki. Read the full article here

‘Lessons learned’ after deadly legionella found in Falkirk schools post lockdown

The bacteria – which can cause Legionnaire’s disease – is caused by stagnant water lying in empty buildings. Read the full article here

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.

Plus - environmentally friendly, offering a greener alternative to traditional treatments.

Contact us on ownlabel@bvwater.co.uk for further information.

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.