Regular chlorinating of water storage cisterns is important. Bacteria could grow within the tank after being introduced from the incoming water supply or from sediment carried within the supply. Regular chlorinating and sampling will protect the well being of end users.
Regular sampling of water systems is a good way to ensure the water supplied to end users is safe and hygienic. Sampling will identify potentially harmful bacteria within the system allowing proactive use of water treatment chemicals, chlorination’s or treatment plant to remove the identified bacteria.
In order to protect employees, tenants or customers it is essential to conduct a legionella risk assessment. This will assess your buildings water system and highlight any circumstances that may encourage the growth of potentially harmful bacteria as well as non-conformities. This is a legal obligation for employers, landlords and building owners. Failure to have a legionella risk assessment in place could lead to risk of prosecution.
Regular servicing is imperative to maintain the effectiveness of a thermostatic mixing valve. Annual servings and 6 month checks ensure the anti scald function and outlet temperatures adhere to HSE legislation.
Legionella pneumophila and related bacteria can also flourish in cooling towers, evaporative condensers as well as hot and cold water systems. Regular treatment of process water and cleaning of such equipment mitigates the risk of potentially harmful bacteria being released into the local atmosphere.
Regular sampling of closed systems is important. Getting an understanding of the system condition and proactively adding chemicals will bring the system water permeameters in to correct specifications. This will prolong the life of system assets and expensive plant.
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