Legionella Testing - Indicative Sampling - What is it? When you take legionella samples, it's normally a single location in a single bottle and that's what our laboratories test. But you can also undertake "indicative sampling" whereby you put up to 4 separate...
Why do we have to clean shower heads? When the HSE investigate cases of legionnaires’ disease, the majority are traced back to either showers or spa/hot tubs. That’s why, over 30 years ago, the HSE published the document called HSG70 which first set out technical...
What are Legionella Water Filters? There are many types of water filters, some absorb chlorine to improve taste, others trap calcium to reduce scaling. The most common type are sediment filters which collect the larger dirt particles. We all know that some types of...
Many pool operators have recently a communication from the Pool Water Treatment Advisory Group which states that the PWTAG advises members not use postal testing for the monthly testing of their pool / spa water. What the PWTAG mean by a postal service is when the...
The bacteria which causes Legionnaires' disease can be commonly found in natural bodies of water, including lakes, rivers, and streams. Even after the disinfection process carried out by the water suppliers, a small population of the bacteria manage to find their way...
As water hygiene specialists we know and understand that some industry sectors are more vulnerable than others. This is why we support scheduled legionella testing in care homes. The potential effects of legionnaires disease which is caused by legionella contaminated...
Where do Hotels use Legionella Test Kits? This is a common question we get asked. Where to Check for Legionella Since hotels receive numerous guests on a daily basis, such establishments have several water sources, systems and features. When a hotel gets a positive...
It has often been said that the temperature, movement and the overall effect of water in the hot tub offer multiple therapeutic health benefits. Hot tub therapy is usually recommended for a wide variety of complaints and conditions. They're great for tired, aching and...
What's hidden in your shower spray? The answer is bacteria, lots of bacteria, luckily you can fight these bacteria with shower head cleaner. One pathogen is Non-tuberculosis myctobacteria (NTM) are small, rod-shaped bacilli found in the natural environment, and like...
The majority of Legionnaires' Disease cases are caused by certain strain of the bacteria known as Legionella Pneumophila, an aquatic microorganism that thrives in temperatures between 25-45°C. So what is legionnaires' disease? Well, it's a lung infection produced...
