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Does your business need a Legionella Risk Assessment?
Despite the number of people asking about legionella testing, many of them aren’t actually sure what they’re asking for or why they need it! That is why we’re here to try and help you understand whether your business can carry out this test or not. Typically this confusion comes from a lack of knowledge in […]
Legionella testing: How often should water be tested?
How often should Legionella testing be carried out? The frequency of legionella testing is determined by your most recent Water Hygiene Risk Assessment. Whether you’re the landlord or property manager, whoever is looking after the business premises is responsible for ensuring this is up to date. How often legionella testing is recommended can vary between […]
Legionnaires’ disease: why water management is key in prevention
Legionnaires’ disease is a potentially fatal infection similar to pneumonia that is caused by Legionella bacteria. This type of bacteria is found in most natural water sources and can be airborne through water droplets. However, in man-made water systems the conditions are optimal for Legionella, therefore growing and spreading. This is a cause for concern […]
Water testing: Who is responsible?
In the UK, clean drinking water is something that’s often taken for granted. While it is the norm in most offices and business premises, there are processes behind treating this water. There is also a responsibility from the premises owner to ensure water is continuously safe for drinking and for all other purposes. This is […]
Water hygiene: leisure centres and gyms
Water hygiene is one of the most important considerations when it comes to the smooth running of swimming pool facilities in leisure centres and gyms. In addition to smooth running, there are also legal procedures that should be followed to ensure the facility is suitable for public use. This guidance is laid out by the […]
Wastewater treatment: what is the process?
How is wastewater treated? To combat the ever-increasing costs of supplying and disposing of water, most commercial businesses are trying to treat and re-use wastewater. By doing this, they are limiting these costs as well as managing strict regulations when it comes to discharging water. Additionally, if the water is cleaned to an acceptable level […]
Water filters: what, why and how?
Before it is fit for purpose, water filters are used to remove impurities, such as odour, bacteria, sediment and hardness. By filtering water, its quality is drastically improved and can be used, whether that is drinking water, cooking or manufacturing. At a basic level, contaminants must be removed from water so it is as safe […]
The environmental effects of water management
Waterways throughout the UK have traditionally acted as a dumping ground for waste until the UK government introduced legislation to prevent this. Continuing this behaviour would have resulted in harm to several animals living in these waterways. Any polluted animals that go on to be consumed by humans would then also affect humans! Where […]