Legionella Risk Assessments
Legionnaires disease / Legionella, pontiac fever and lochgolihead fever.
what are they?
They are a form of bacteria that breed profusely in the right conditions.
What are the right conditions?
Un-circulated water systems.
Water temperatures between 20-45 degrees Celsius.
Food sludge/dirt tanks, calcified outlets, unsealed header tanks, over-size header tanks, the list is endless.
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“When you read the notes above, are they visible at a property that you let or lease? If the answer is yes, then give us a call and ask for a quote to conduct a legionella risk assessment. Whilst this is not compulsory, you still have a duty of care to your tenants or family members.”
Who is at higher risk?
People who suffer from respiratory disease/kidney disease.
People over the age of 45.
Smokers and heavy drinkers.
Persons with an impaired immune system.
Children.
People with underlying health conditions not mentioned above.