Controlling the Chain of Infection for Waterborne Pathogens

Free Briefing Session 

Water from the tap is something we all take for granted — but what’s the real risk?

Water is essential to life, yet it can also act as a reservoir for harmful waterborne pathogens such as Legionella and Pseudomonas aeruginosa. These naturally occurring bacteria can thrive within building water systems if conditions allow, posing a serious risk to vulnerable occupants, patients, and staff.

Understanding how and why these organisms develop — and how they spread — is essential to maintaining safe water systems and protecting health.

Why This Session Matters

Legionella and Pseudomonas aeruginosa remain significant contributors to water-related infections, particularly in healthcare and other high-risk environments. While guidance and control measures exist, failures often occur due to a lack of awareness of how everyday activities and system design can unintentionally support bacterial growth.

This session focuses on the chain of infection, highlighting where and how control can be lost — and, importantly, where it can be effectively regained.

This Short Briefing Session Will:

✅ Provide a clear background to Legionella and Pseudomonas aeruginosa, including who is most susceptible and why

✅ Explain the favourable conditions that allow waterborne pathogens to thrive within water systems

✅ Identify common opportunities within water systems that enable bacteria to establish and spread

✅ Highlight the three key stakeholder groups who influence water quality and system safety

✅ Introduce the principles of the Chain of Causation, with practical dos and don’ts to support better water safety

Who Should Watch

This session is ideal for Facilities Managers, Estates Teams, Infection Prevention Control teams, and anyone involved in the design, operation, or maintenance of building water systems — particularly in healthcare, education, and other high-risk premises.

Whether you have direct responsibility for water safety or play a supporting role, this briefing will help you understand how your actions can positively impact patient and occupant safety.

Learn, Understand, and Take Control

By improving awareness of how waterborne pathogens behave and spread, delegates will gain practical insight into how simple actions can help break the chain of infection. The session supports stronger water hygiene practices and reinforces the importance of shared responsibility in maintaining safe water systems.

With increased knowledge and practical guidance, you’ll be better equipped to support improved water safety and reduce infection risk.

Download today and take the first step towards breaking the chain of infection in your water systems.

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