by qube_admin | Legionella
Where legionella is usually found 25th October 2019 The bacterium Legionella pneumophila and related bacteria are common in natural water sources such as rivers, lakes and reservoirs, but usually in low numbers. They may also be found in purpose-built water systems...
by qube_admin | Advice, Legionella
How does Legionella get in water? 20th October 2019 People can get Legionnaires‘ disease or Pontiac fever when they breathe in small droplets of water in the air that contain the bacteria. Less commonly, people can get sick by aspiration of drinking water containing...
by qube_admin | Advice, Legionella
What are my duties as a landlord? 15th October 2019 Organisations, or self-employed individuals, who provide residential accommodation or who are responsible for the water system(s) in their premises, are responsible for ensuring that the risk of exposure to...
by qube_admin | Advice, Legionella
Hot Tub & Spa Pool Legionella Compliance 8th October 2019 Spa-pool systems are a recognised source of legionnaires’ disease, primarily Legionella pneumpohila. There have been a number of outbreaks linked to spa pools in leisure centres, hotels, holiday homes, on...
by qube_admin | Advice, Legionella
Bournemouth health spa probed after Legionella outbreak 6th October 2019 *A health spa is the “likely source” of an outbreak of Legionella infection which has left nine people in hospital, Public Health England (PHE) has said. Fourteen people who attended Healax...
by qube_admin | Advice, Legionella
How Qube perform Legionella Risk Assessments 3rd October 2019 Our Legionella Risk Assessment Service. Report on the condition of Hot and Cold Water system including cold water storage tanks, water systems, calorifiers and hot water cylinders. Schematic drawing of...
