Legionella Testing
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Cleaning and chlorination of hotel water storage tanks
This job was a ‘biggie’ 🙂 The work was undertaken for one of our hotel clients who are very fastidious about their water system. They needed their regular water test carrying out along with the cleaning and chlorination of their large cold water storage tanks, (approximately 25,000 litres) that feed the hotel and all relevant outlets, this included cleaning and chlorination of all pipework to ensure that there is no harmful bacteria or legionella lurking around in tanks or pipes. …
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How to get rid of Legionella in Building Water Systems
In this article, the water safety specialists at Legionella Control International look at how to get rid of legionella in building water systems to keep the water clean and people safe from harm. The article gives guidance on what to do, who should be responsible for managing the process, and what you can do to get rid of the risks or at least control them to within safe limits. Can you get rid of legionella in your water? No matter …
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Legionella risk assessments during the coronavirus pandemic
Legionella risk assessments; With many customer facing business coming out of lockdown in the next few months, the HSE has published advice on what steps to take. At Waterchemist Ltd, we can take care of your legionella risk assessments for you, as well as water testing, chlorination of pipework, water tank cleaning and much more. Call 01543 306802 or click here to contact us Legionella risks during the coronavirus pandemic If you are an employer, or someone in control of …
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Are you taking Legionella seriously?
Are YOU taking Legionella seriously? Are you taking the right precautions? Have you had a Legionella Risk Assessment to ascertain your risk? Do you know what you should be doing? If not – call us! At Waterchemist we find that people still don’t take the risk of Legionnaire’s Disease seriously. In fact for many businesses a Legionella Risk Assessment is a legal requirement. This is a disease that could still be fatal, as the following article from the BBC’s website …
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Legionella testing in care homes
It is so important that the water systems in Care Homes are regularly tested. If you have someone you love in a Care Home or you are looking for Care Home provision, make sure to ask the Care Home Owner or Manager when was the last time their water was tested for Legionella which can lead on to the killer disease, which is Legionnaires Disease. To be absolutely sure, ask to see their water test certificates. If they are out …