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Three Common Legionella Myths Busted

by Graham Clarke, on 26-03-2026

Legionella bacteria can often be misunderstood, even by those working in building management or water safety. Misconceptions can lead to unnecessary panic - or worse, unsafe practices. In this blog,...

Why am I still getting TVCs after disinfecting and flushing?

by Charlie Brain, on 24-03-2026

In this blog, we discuss reasons why a disinfection, sampling, and a Legionella flushing regime may not have worked as intended, leaving undesirable levels of TVCs.

Water Safety - What Defines a Healthcare Premises?

by Andy Clews, on 18-03-2026

A healthcare premises is defined as any building, structure, or vehicle where, or from which, services for the maintenance, improvement, or restoration of health are provided.The care received should...

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 Jim Perry, 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,...

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...

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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