LEGIONNAIRES' DISEASE

Legionnaires’ Disease is a form of Pneumonia caused by the bacterium Legionella Pneumophila. This disease can often be fatal. Infection occurs as a result of inhalation of water droplets containing the bacterium. The water droplets must be in the form of an aerosol/ mist which can be generated from the following systems;

COOLING TOWERS (AIR CONDITIONING)

WHIRLPOOL SPAS (JACUZZIS)

HOT & COLD WATER SERVICES

SHOWERS

IRRIGATION SYSTEMS

AND. NUMEROUS OTHER SYSTEMS

The Health and Safety Commission have published a document entitled “Legionnaires’ Disease – The Control of Bacteria in Water Systems (ACOP (L8)”, which provides guidance to identify, manage and control the risks.

Aquatreat can provide a full range of products and services to enable the end user to fully comply with the requirements of ACOP (L8) and thus maintain safe systems.