Staffordshire
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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 …
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Is Pontiac fever a variety of Legionnaire’s disease
Yes. Pontiac fever is a variety of Legionnaire’s disease. Pontiac fever is caused by the same bacteria that causes Legionnaire’s disease. If you are an hotelier or if you run a business that has showers or a hot tub, do not get caught out with Pontiac fever. This hotelier did . . . A hotel owner in the UK was fined thousands of pounds recently for not looking after his hot tub correctly. Many of his clients ended up with a variation of Legionnaire’s …
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Tilly wants safe Drinking Water
Tilly wants safe drinking water. Tilly wants safe drinking water for Christmas ! * Drinking water that has been tested by Waterchemist Ltd * Drinking water that is free from harmful bacteria * Drinking water that she knows is safe to drink Dogs, such as Tilly, can drink nearly any water. Humans should not do that. Unpleasant bacteria, such as e.coli, can be found in water. This can have a devastating effect on the human body. Waterchemist Ltd …
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Legionnaires Disease and Holidays
Legionnaires Disease and holidays ~ and how to avoid it when you go on your holidays. Legionnaires Disease is a dangerous disease and should not be underestimated, especially when going away to sunnier climes. When you go on holiday to a warmer country, try to ensure that you do not bring back Legionnaires Disease as a souvenir ! Here are two useful tips to remember when you get to your room on arrival:- 1. Run each of …
