The Control of legionella bacteria in water systems. An updated edition of the Approved code of practice (ACoP) Legionella providing more distinction between guidance and ACoP
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LEGIONELLA COMPLIANCETWC provide risk assessments, monitoring, asset inspections, sampling, training, disinfection, remedial and water treatment services. |
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REACTIVE & REMEDIAL PLUMBING WORKSTWC plumbers and engineers are ready to carry out remedial works, including pipework modifications, tank lining, tank replacement, disinfections, pump servicing and more. |
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WATER SOFTENER SERVICESScale can cause all sorts of issues in water systems; TWC can install, service and replace water softeners. |
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WATER QUALITY TESTING & INVESTIGATIONSFrom leaks, to swimming pools, to hot tubs to drains, to water parks, water often need testing and investigating to ensure quality and compliance. |
Water Treatment Resources
Here you will find Water Treatment Resources, including white papers and technical documents that will provide you with information about water care and legionnaires.
Expand the sections below, you can then download a copy of the document in PDF format.
The control of legionella bacteria in evaporative cooling systems. Refers to the control of legionella bacteria in evaporative cooling systems.
The control of legionella bacteria in hot and cold water systems. The control of legionella bacteria in hot and cold water systems and provides more details on systems and control mechanisms than in previous editions of the ACoP l8
The control of legionella bacteria in other risk systems. Provides guidance on the control of legionella in other systems at risk such as spa baths
Legionnaires disease. The control of legionella bacteria in water systems. Approved Code of Practice and guidance.
The control of legionella and other infectious agents in spa-pool systems HSG 282.pdf
Appendix II : Water.
There is potential for multiple outbreaks of Legionnaires’ disease following the COVID-19 outbreak if actions taken now, are not carefully considered. The responsibility for legionella control lies with the Dutyholder, but TWC are here to help.
This Risk Assessment is an example only and must be reviewed/amended to suit your own business practices and working environment.
This guidance is intended to assist LCA member companies in helping to minimise risks associated with legionella bacteria
in water systems restarting post a COVID-19 shutdown. In no way does this guidance replace or supersede current versions of ACoP Legionella, HSG274 Part 2 or COSHH. Member companies should already be aware of existing guidance and this document is purely intended to support and provide guidance in the current COVID-19 situation
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