Legionella kit News
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Monitoring your Building Hot & Cold Water Systems for Legionella
The risk of exposure to legionella must regularly be controlled by measures that do not permit the development of legionella bacteria in water supplies which include the avoidance of water temperatures among 20 C and 45 C, which leads to the development of legionella bacteria and other organisms. Here are the standards for hot & cold water temperature: Cold Water After running the cold ...
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The world’s first rapid, onsite testing kit for Legionella
Hydrosense is a pioneer in the Legionella testing industry. By applying environmental technology to an industrial setting, their scientists have developed a new on-site testing method for deadly Legionella pneumophila SG 1 bacteria in water and biofilm. The Hydrosense test is immediate, simple and accurate; providing insights into the state of your water system in only 25 minutes. There is no ...
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Legionella Water Testing – everything you need to know
If you’re an employer, landlord or property manager you have a legal duty in relation to the risks associated with Legionella. Ignoring those risks is not acceptable and taking anything less than a regimented attitude to Legionella Water Testing could have serious consequences. Most businesses already know that. The trouble is, it’s a complex subject. All the information you need is ...
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What is Legionella Testing?
If you are a landlord or employer, you need to be aware of the health risks associated with Legionella. You also need to be aware of your legal responsibilities in assessing, identifying and managing that risk. The Legionella bacterium is commonly found in bodies of water such as lakes and rivers. However, it can also be present in the water systems of domestic and commercial buildings. By and ...
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How to Prevent Legionnaires Disease in the Home
Legionnaires disease is a severe form of pneumonia that can be contracted by inhaling airborne water droplets containing the bacteria Legionella. Those at a higher risk of contracting the disease include the elderly, heavy drinkers, smokers and those with cancers, diabetes, lung or heart disease. The Legionella bacteria can be found in water systems and natural fresh water. Therefore, the water ...
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Testing Hot Water for Legionella
What is Legionella Testing? Legionella testing, tests water systems for Legionella which is a bacteria that causes Legionnaire’s Disease – a potentially fatal form of pneumonia. Anyone who is responsible for water systems will be responsible for Legionella testing, for example, a landlord or a business owner. How often should you test hot water for Legionella? Guidance on how ...
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