Who is at risk?

Any business that employs more than 5 staff or is used or accessed by members of the public Hotels, hospitals and care homes are also affected by the legislation. Most at risk to Legionella are the elderly, especially those whose immune systems are impaired. Independent verification by taking temperature recordings hourly, providing email alert notification of abnormal situations. Many outbreaks of Legionella go undetected due to the symptoms being similar to the flu. Antibiotics will normally kill the bacteria but severe cases can be fatal to the vulnerable.

Are you compliant?

Legionella bacteria like nothing more than to breed in our water systems. Regular monitoring is vital to control the disease. Over 200 cases are reported every year in the UK, with up to 15% fatalities each year.

How to comply?

Only by regular water monitoring can you ensure that best practice and controls are in place to prevent the bacteria forming and causing a health risk, thus preventing prosecution. This is where waterBOX can help you.