Water Hygiene Centre Blog

Reducing Legionella Risk with Proper Water System Design

by Jonathan Twaites, on 16-09-2025

It’s fair to say that if things are done right in the first place, it will make things easier in the long term, and the same can be said for the design of water systems. There are several issues...

Legionella - Role of the Responsible Person and Duty Holder

by Charlie Brain, on 09-09-2025

These blogs are well-received by our followers and also prompt thoughts and questions from the reader. To put it simply, these thoughts and questions do come into the office seeking a response. This...

Could Legionnaires' disease be lurking in your Hot Tub?

by Peter Gunn, on 02-09-2025

I confess – despite an acute awareness of the potential dangers of hot tubs and other similar spa facilities combined with a long-held professional belief that caution is the order of the day –...

Authorising Engineer [Water] – Experiences to Share

by Water Hygiene Centre, on 29-08-2025

Health Technical Memorandum [HTM] guidance published for England, Wales, and Scotland outlines the role of an Authorising Engineer (AE) to act as an independent advisor to the Trust / Board.

Keep Calm and Carry on Flushing…

by Water Hygiene Centre, on 26-08-2025

Above all, three factors determine the likelihood of Legionella bacteria colonising a water system: Water temperature; Cleanliness; i.e. availability of nutrients and shelter; Water age; i.e. the...

‘Keeping Cool’ – Legionella risk in the Summer

by Water Hygiene Centre, on 13-08-2025

As the summer heat kicks in, it's essential to discuss something that may not be on everyone's radar: Legionella risk. You might be wondering, what’s the deal with Legionnaires’ disease during these...

Management of dead legs and blind ends in water systems

by Water Hygiene Centre, on 29-07-2025

There is a requirement for all building managers to ensure the safety of the public and employees so far as reasonably practicable. This requirement is set out in the Health and Safety at Work Act...

Legionella Control for Architects and Building Engineers

by Roy Sullivan, on 23-07-2025

Water for building services isn’t entirely free from aquatic organisms; therefore, measures must be taken to guard against conditions that encourage the growth of water-borne pathogens such as ...

How to manage and reduce Legionella risk in a mixed property portfolio

by Charlie Brain, on 22-07-2025

As is well discussed in our previous blogs and is “mostly” known by organisations in the UK, Legionella bacteria must be managed in all buildings where there is a foreseeable risk of exposure.

Legionella Logbooks - why are they so important?

What are Legionella Logbooks and why are they so important?

by Roy Sullivan, on 15-07-2025

Implementing and managing a Legionella control regime can sometimes seem daunting and complex. Invariably, a lot of resources, time, and effort are needed to achieve the required standard and...

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