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Water storage tanks and summer holidays
Water storage tanks and the summer holidays It is possible that you could have one or more water storage tanks in the roof, often where you cannot easily see them. The water tanks should be inspected and if necessary, cleaned. With the summer holidays approaching, this could be a good time for inspecting and cleaning the water storage tanks. We can do this. Many water treatment companies do not like this sort of work. We do . . . and …
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Legionella Risk Assessment
Legionella Risk Assessment (LRA) . . . Please be aware that many Local Authorities are now insisting that properties within their jurisdiction have a Legionella Risk Assessment, often referred to as an LRA. Properties and businesses, such as schools, nursing homes, restaurants, hotels, cafes, pubs, in fact any business that has employees and/or the public that use their water facilities. Be aware that many people have jumped on the band wagon and are now offering Legionella Risk Assessments, or LRA‘s, …
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The water tank with its own carpet
Yes. A water tank with its own carpet ! Yes. The water tank had its own carpet!! I came across a water tank that instead of a proper cover, a carpet was placed over the tank. Over many years the carpet had gradually slipped into the water and had dispersed. The contaminated water was being used by students in the student accommodation. The tank was obviously immediately condemned for the safety of the students. Students are famous, or infamous, for …
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Have you got biofilms?
What are biofilms? Biofilms are layers of usually, harmless bacteria found inside water pipes and on water tank sides. Sometimes, you can touch the inside wall of a tank and it feels “slippery”. This is due to the presence of biofilms. Biofilms do not usually cause a problem but they can act as a nutrient for other bacteria, for example, legionella. If biofilms are found in a tank, they can be removed by chlorination which we can organise for you. …
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Campsites. Owners and managers. Is your water safe for your clients?
Campsites. Owners and managers. Is your water safe for your clients? Hopefully, the weather is about to improve and you will soon be having visitors to your campsites. After the winter months:- – is the water system safe to use? – the water systems may have stood unused during winter. – what have the water bacteria been up to? – are the water storage tanks, if you have them, clean? – are the showerheads descaled and sanitised? – is there …
