Legionella

UK building managers are advised to monitor water safety as cases rise in Italy, using this legionella symptoms guide to help identify early signs of infection and ensure regulatory compliance.

Health and safety managers are being urged to identify legionella symptoms early as data shows a rise in Legionnaires’ disease cases across Europe, prompted by warming temperatures and ageing water...

Health authorities are urging building managers to remain vigilant following a rise in European infections, highlighting that early identification of legionella symptoms is a critical defence against potential domestic outbreaks.

Property managers and employers are being urged to implement regular flushing regimes to manage legionella holiday risks caused by water stagnation in buildings during periods of low occupancy.

A short-term rental owner faces scrutiny after guests reportedly contracted the illness from a legionnaires disease hot tub, highlighting the urgent need for better safety regulation within the holiday let...

Health officials in the Cayman Islands are investigating a single confirmed legionnaires disease case, prompting a reminder for building managers to ensure their water safety systems and risk assessments remain...

The historic 1976 legionnaires disease outbreak in Philadelphia continues to shape modern UK safety regulations, highlighting the ongoing importance of rigorous water system maintenance and compliance to prevent similar public...

Warmer weather and ageing infrastructure could lead to 6,000 legionnaires disease cases this year, prompting experts to warn property owners to improve water safety and maintenance to protect public health.

Experts are warning that plumbing systems with water heaters installed in series may increase the legionella risk by creating temperatures where bacteria thrive and causing significant water stagnation within the...

Legionella risks – is your workplace protecting people? Legionella is a type of bacteria that live in water and can cause a form of pneumonia called Legionnaires’ Disease. This type...