Preventative Approach to Public Health and Water Safety A recent news report in the Scottish press highlighted a concerning incident at the Royal Edinburgh Hospital, where a building was forced to close after Legionella bacteria were discovered in its water supply. While no patients were affected, the discovery serves as a powerful reminder of the…
A Call to Action for Hotel & Spa Owners on Legionnaires’ Disease The news of a British tourist fighting for her life in a Greek intensive care unit after contracting Legionnaires’ disease on an all-inclusive holiday in Crete, should send a chilling message through every hotel and spa establishment. This isn’t just a tragic personal…
Safeguarding Your Hospitality Brand: The Critical Role of Water Management in Preventing Legionnaires’ Disease Food safety is paramount in the food processing industry, and similarly, guest safety is non-negotiable in hospitality. Maintaining pristine hygiene and rigorously controlling microbial contamination are critical, especially within the complex water systems of hotels and spas. The choice of disinfection…
A recent “boil water” alert in parts of North Yorkshire serves as a stark reminder of how much we rely on clean water. Residents in High Bentham, Low Bentham, and Burton in Lonsdale were advised by Yorkshire Water to boil their tap water after routine tests revealed the presence of coliform bacteria. This incident led…