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Legionaires Disease
What is Legionaires’ disease?
Legionaires’ disease is a potentially fatal form of pneumonia which kills between 5% and 15% of those infected and is
caused by Legionella bacteria. Legionella bacteria can also cause less serious illness, such as Pontiac or Lochgoilhead
fever. Legionaires’ disease usually develops 5–6 days after infection but may take longer.
Where can Legionella bacteria multiply?
Hot and cold water systems including storage tanks/cisterns
Any system or part of a system where the water is warm, i.e. between 20°C and 45°C,
Pipes with little or no water flow (this includes unoccupied areas)
Slime (biofilm) and dirt on pipes feeding showers and taps and tank surfaces
Rubber and natural fibres in washers and seals
Water heaters and hot water storage tanks
Scale and corrosion in storage vessels, pipes, showers and taps
Flexible hoses and artificial rubber seals.
These situations and conditions encourage the growth of Legionella bacteria and increase the risk of infection for visitors
and staff.
Reducing the risk
Are your colds water tanks regularly inspected in line with HSE guidance?
Are tap temperatures taken in line with HSE guidance?
Are there areas of your water system with no flow?
Are showerheads, hoses and taps free from scale?
Are your water heaters and hot water storage tanks disinfected in line with HSE guidance?
Is your cold water stored within the correct temperature range in line with HSE guidance?
Is there a record of all the above being carried out?
Has your building got a valid up to date risk assessment?
If the answer to any of the above isn't YES please respond for some expert advice or guidance
Up to 5000 cases of Legionaires disease in UK each year
Up to 600 deaths from Legionaires Disease
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for potential illness, potential death of another
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