by News | Mar 31, 2014 | News
There is a document published by the Health & Safety Executive that deals with best practices for controlling legionella bacteria found in water systems. It is titled “Legionnaires’ Disease, Approved Practice and Guidance.” Part of the document...
by News | Mar 31, 2014 | News
Ever since the outbreak of Legionnaire’s disease occurred in Stoke and England last year, many people have been concerned about the control of legionella in the water systems. Legionnaire’s disease is a form of pneumonia that is caused by bacteria. Most people develop...
by News | Mar 31, 2014 | News
At Launceston Hospital, a routine legionella test showed a scary discovery. In February, the hospital found the bacteria that cause Legionnaires’ disease. Located in Cornwall, Launceston Hospital encompasses a total of 20 beds. The discovery of these bacteria forced...
by News | Mar 31, 2014 | News
Legionella found on Royal Caribbean Cruise Ship The death of a former Royal Caribbean cruise ship captain who died of Legionella in 2009 remains a mystery. The cruise company issued a statement this week that the tests for Legionella bacteria on the ship came back...
by News | Mar 31, 2014 | News
The public awareness of the importance in treating water for bacteria has been on the rise. People are making it a higher priority to stay up to date with exactly what kinds of bacteria present a threat to them and how water purification is presenting a barrier for...