Legionella and Legionnaires' disease
Legionnaires’ disease – what you must do
Employers and those in control of premises must assess and manage sources of risk
Legionella risk in water systems
The risk of legionella in hot and cold water systems, cooling systems and spa pools
What Legionnaires’ disease is and typical symptoms
Where the disease comes from, how people get it, symptoms and treatment
Legionella and landlords' responsibilities
How to comply with the law, manage the risks and keep your tenants safe
Testing and monitoring your water system for legionella
Explains when and how to test your water system to ensure legionella is not present
Systems most likely to create legionella risk
Evaporative cooling systems, hot and cold water systems, spa pools and other possible sources of legionella
The legionella outbreak in Barrow
Details of legionella outbreak in leisure centre in Barrow
Resources
Guidance, videos and other sources of information
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