by Alex Wheal | Nov 5, 2025 | Legionella Testing
Legionella Bacteria The legionella species of bacteria prefer a temperature of 37°C. This is exactly the same temperature as humans and one of the reasons legionella can thrive inside our bodies. Legionella bacteria grow fastest at 37°C. They will still grow when the...
by Alex Wheal | Jun 16, 2025 | News, What harm does it do to us?
Quick Summary A positive Legionella test result requires immediate isolation of aerosol-generating outlets such as showers to prevent airborne transmission. If showers must remain operational, facility managers must install point-of-use Legionella filters to remove...
by Alex Wheal | Jun 13, 2025 | What harm does it do to us?
AquaCert often get asked if the tap/shower should be flushed before filling the sample bottle. The answer is that sometimes you do and sometimes you don’t! Let’s look at why pre or post flush sampling is important and learn why it may affect the results. What is pre...
by Alex Wheal | Jun 10, 2025 | News, What harm does it do to us?
Chapter 5: What is a Laboratory Submission Sheet? So far, so good … Sterile Bottles received. Sample locations identified. Sample bottle filled; caps screwed on tight. The project is almost complete, you just need to get the bottles to the laboratory! Luckily,...
