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Legionella: Your guide to understanding TVC's

by Water Hygiene Centre, on 15-04-2026

To better understand a ‘total viable count’ (TVC), it may be prudent to ask the following questions: What is a TVC, and why do we sample/test for TVC? When do we sample/test for TVC? How do we...

Sensor Taps: Smart, Hygienic, and Safe — If Managed Correctly

by Jake Profitt, on 14-04-2026

Sensor‑operated taps have become increasingly common across commercial, public, and even residential buildings. Their touch‑free design appeals to modern expectations of hygiene, accessibility, and...

Is your Water Safety Audit Fit for Purpose?

by Roy Sullivan, on 02-04-2026

Managing water systems to ensure safe water for patients, staff, and the public is a complex task, especially within Healthcare, with multiple facets and potential risks to navigate. To ensure your...

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, ...

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