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Tips for the control of waterborne pathogens in healthcare

by Water Hygiene Centre, on 19-02-2026

The use of ‘temperature’ is the accepted and ‘traditional' method of control for ensuring waterborne bacteria such as Legionella within healthcare domestic water distribution systems (ACoP L8, ...

UK Reservoirs, Water Shortages & Legionella Risks

by Peter Gunn, on 17-02-2026

Global warming has many downsides and few short-term benefits. Even in the 1970’s and 80’s, warm wet winters and hotter dry summers were a confident prediction for the UK. Global warming, as a term,...

The Hidden Dangers in Hospital Water Systems

by Water Hygiene Centre, on 12-02-2026

Due to their complex design and often considerable size, hospital water systems can harbour a multitude of pathogens and microorganisms. Amongst the most common in healthcare water systems are...

Key Considerations: Hospital Legionella Risk Assessments

by Water Hygiene Centre, on 10-02-2026

If you are responsible for estate or building management in your hospital or healthcare setting, you are invariably responsible for appointing a water safety consultancy to complete your Legionella...

The Perfect Match for your Authorising Engineer (Water)

by Water Hygiene Centre, on 09-02-2026

Love isn’t the only thing worth protecting - so is your water safety. In today’s world of tighter regulations and rising awareness of Legionella and other waterborne risks, the right partner makes...

Winter Water Safety: Reducing Legionella Risk

by Peter Gunn, on 03-02-2026

The UKHSA’s official statistics for Legionellosis in residents of England and Wales for 2024 state the following; ‘Legionellosis is a spectrum of diseases caused by Legionella bacteria. Illness can...

I have a Pseudomonas aeruginosa count – what next?

by Roy Sullivan, on 29-01-2026

To understand the actions that should be taken when a positive Pseudomonas aeruginosa [P. aeruginosa] test result is received, it is prudent to first understand more about this opportunistic...

Legionella and Water Safety in Universities

Legionella & Water Hygiene in Schools, Colleges & Universities

by Andy Clews, on 27-01-2026

Schools, Colleges and Universities bring a diverse mixture of water-based systems, some of which can be subject to seasonal changes, bringing different risks. Whether it be a water feature, a staff...

Hospitals: Why split Legionella Risk Assessments & Remedials

by Peter Gunn, on 22-01-2026

Carrying out Legionella risk assessments in your hospital is vital for preventing outbreaks of Legionnaires' disease and can provide additional information about avoiding contamination of the water...

Project Water Safety Plans: Design to Handover

What is a Project Water Safety Plan?

by Roy Sullivan, on 20-01-2026

A project Water Safety Plan is a proactive strategic plan which gives clear, definitive direction to manage any risk(s) identified during the design, construction, commissioning, handover, soft...

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