Water Hygiene Centre Blog

Water Coolers in Healthcare Environments

by Peter Gunn, on 05-03-2026

Despite Summer seeming a very long way off post the Christmas period, adequate indoor hydration remains necessary throughout the year.

Legionella control for hospices and health estates.

by Water Hygiene Centre, on 04-03-2026

To determine an appropriate and proportionate control strategy for the safe management of waterborne bacteria such as Legionella species (spp.), it’s prudent to understand the differences between...

Water Safety Design Reviews: Minimising Risk in New Buildings

Water Safety Design Reviews: Today’s Build, Tomorrow’s Risk

by Andy Clews, on 03-03-2026

Water safety should no longer be a background consideration in healthcare, education and public-sector construction. It is known to be one of the most common causes of delayed building openings,...

HTM 04-01 - Safe Water in Healthcare premises explained

by Roy Sullivan, on 26-02-2026

Safe Water in a healthcare environment is something that we all expect and assume to be the case. However, some conditions and circumstances may affect the quality of the “wholesome” (as defined by...

Spa Pools: Keeping the Appeal While Meeting HSG282

by Andy Clews, on 24-02-2026

In a domestic / leisure setting, spa pools bring the appeal of an accessible escape from daily stress and in a healthcare setting, they can bring rehabilitation, therapeutic exercise and pain...

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...

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