Safety & Regulation
Water Hygiene & Sanitation Feature
Landlords should also notify residents of the importance of regular flushing and cleaning of taps and showers, if they are included within the rooms or the property
in the system are under control. It can, of course, also highlight whether a problem may exist.
IS THERE A NEED TO PROVIDE INFORMATION AND ADVICE TO TENANTS? Yes, it is always wise to inform tenants of the various controls that are in place to protect them from the dangers of exposure to Legionella bacteria. For example, if the temperature of the boiler system is set at 60ºC to prevent the growth of Legionella bacteria, tenants should be made aware they should never change the temperature. Landlords should also notify residents of the importance of regular flushing
and cleaning of taps and showers, if they are included within the rooms or the property. Regular flushing, cleaning, descaling and disinfection of all showerheads and other water outlets will help to ensure the risk levels are reduced, especially if the water outlets are used only occasionally or the tenant has been away for some time.
in conducting the assessment is an important requirement of the Health & Safety Executive.
HOW OFTEN IS WATER TESTING REQUIRED? In many situations, the risk assessment may deem the dangers from Legionella and Legionnaires’ disease to be very low. In such cases, no water testing would be needed. However, in other scenarios, legionella testing can perform a vital role in helping to confirm that the water systems are safe and levels of bacteria
IN CONCLUSION Protecting people from the dangers of Legionella bacteria and Legionnaires’ disease is a legal requirement for all UK businesses, including landlords. The Health & Safety Executive’s ACOP L8 and guidance HSG274 give excellent guidance, and are highly recommended. Maintaining safe water supplies in social housing is a legal responsibility.
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