Tag: Legionella Compliance
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Updated: 22 August 2026 Introduction Controlling water temperature is one of the most important ways of reducing the risk of Legionella bacteria within hot and cold water systems. Legionella can multiply when conditions within a water system are favourable, particularly where water is allowed to stagnate or remain within a temperature range that supports bacterial…
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Cold water storage tanks are still found in many commercial, residential, healthcare and older buildings throughout the UK. When they are correctly designed, maintained and monitored, they can operate without causing significant concern. However, where temperatures rise, water turnover is poor or the tank condition deteriorates, they can become an important source of Legionella risk…
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If you are an employer, landlord, facilities manager or anyone responsible for a building or water system, you have a duty to understand and manage the risk from Legionella bacteria. One of the most important steps in doing this is carrying out a Legionella risk assessment. But what exactly does a Legionella risk assessment involve,…