Legionella bacteria can present serious health hazards, particularly in water systems where conditions enable them to thrive. In the UK, landlords and businesses are legally required to conduct Legionella risk assessments to minimise the risk of Legionnaires’ disease. At Maxigiene Water Services, we offer expert Legionella risk assessments in Lancashire, ensuring full compliance with UK[…]
Legionella bacteria, the causative agent of Legionnaires’ disease, poses significant health risks in various water environments, including swimming pools. Proper awareness and management of these risks are essential to ensure safe and enjoyable swimming experiences for the pool’s users. Here at Maxigiene, we will delve into the nature of Legionella, its potential presence in swimming[…]
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Barton house tenants have been notified by Bristol City Council that their water supply is at risk of Legionella contamination. Tenants at the Barton House tower block were evacuated on the 14th November, due to the risk of Legionella in the blocks water system, that could lead to Legionnaires’ disease. The council stated that the[…]
Routine testing and assessments are carried out throughout the NHS to ensure that water is safe within its buildings. However, could this be incorrect at NHS Tayside, as legionella bacteria was found more than 20 times over the year at the Dundee and Arbroath Sites. Poor water quality would put both the public and staff[…]
Exposure to legionella bacteria can lead to Legionnaires’ diseases, which can be fatal in extreme situations. That is exactly what has happened in a recent outbreak of the disease in south-east Poland, which has claimed the life of 25 people and effected hundreds more. This recent devastation shows how deadly and destructive Legionella bacteria can[…]
Legionella found in Blackburn Based Pool Blackburns Daisyfield Pool was forced to close its doors on the 19th August due to Legionella bacteria being traced in the pools hot and cold water supplies. The building which is in much wider need of repairs is owned by Blackburn and Darwen Council but ran by a private[…]
