Do Legionella, Pseudomonas aeruginosa and non-tuberculous mycobacteria in household showers occur and, if yes, do they play any role in consumers’ health? We know that Legionella is a waterborne pathogen (bacterium) known to cause lung infections. The severity and impact of legionellosis can vary from mild illness (Pontiac fever) to a potentially fatal form of …
In the last 20 years many reports have been published about private homes’ water systems being contaminated with Legionella, with hot water temperature being probably the most important factor for Legionella multiplication (Hayes-Philipps, 2019). In a German study, 12 % of 452 samples taken from private homes was contaminated with Legionella, with maximum counts of …
Legionella in private homes: Can they cause infections? Read More »
As we enter this critical ramp up phase in preparation and planning, how robust is your water safety planning, and how confident are you with the suitability of your risk assessment and pre-pandemic maintenance provisions? The unforeseen and unintended consequences of COVID 19 lockdowns have presented a number of scenarios not seen before and have …
Re-opening your building & Water Safety Planning? Read More »
