Legionella and Water Hygiene: Key Considerations
Legionella and Water Hygiene: Key Considerations Legionella control starts with understanding your water system and assessing its risks. A general cleaning-product claim does not establish that a product or process will control Legionella throughout a water system. Plan appropriate controls Controls may include managing temperatures, avoiding stagnation, inspecting the system, cleaning and descaling outlets, and keeping records. The appropriate programme depends on the system and the people using the premises. Clean outlets safely HSE advises dismantling, cleaning and descaling showerheads and associated hoses quarterly, or as determined by the risk assessment. Do not select a general kitchen sanitiser for water-system treatment merely because it carries BS EN 1276. Follow HSE water-system guidance and its maintenance guidance . Obtain competent advice where required. This blog was written by Anna Armstrong , Director of Sales and Operations at Astral. Please...