Tag: water hygiene

Building dutyholders are advised to implement a consistent legionella water flushing regime when reoccupying premises after holiday periods to prevent bacterial growth in stagnant pipes and ensure regulatory compliance.

A hotel in Reggio Calabria has been issued with an emergency legionella hotel closure order after health authorities discovered the bacteria in the premises' water system during a routine inspection.

Health officials have launched an investigation into a serious legionella outbreak at a residential care home following the hospitalisation of a 91-year-old resident who remains in a critical condition.

Health authorities have ordered the closure of shower facilities at an industrial site following a confirmed legionella outbreak, remaining in force until plumbing systems are decontaminated and subsequent test results ...

Authorities at a large correctional facility have initiated precautionary legionella water testing in staff bathrooms after potential traces of the bacteria were suspected, although no illnesses have yet been reported.

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.