Tag: Water Safety
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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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Thermostatic Mixing Valves (TMVs) play an important role in modern water systems. They are designed to reduce the risk of scalding by blending hot and cold water to provide a controlled outlet temperature. They are particularly important in higher-risk environments such as healthcare premises, care homes, schools, hotels and public facilities, where vulnerable users may…
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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,…