Legionella sp.
Legionnaire's disease is a lung infection caused by the Legionella bacteria. Legionella is a naturally occurring bacteria that thrives in warm water environments. People develop Legionnaire's disease when they breathe in contaminated water droplets. The most common sources of contact are hot tubs, hot water tanks and large air conditioning and plumbing systems.
The ES- Quality System is designed to reduce the risk of Legionnaires Disease. Because most water facilities are of different sizes / structures and the complexity of water storage and handling methods vary.
This system is by definition a general one, with the objective of offering general advice coupled with specific recommendations and measurements on preventing the proliferation of Legionella bacterium. This advice is a compilation of best practice and specific recommendations made by scientific and public health bodies world-wide.
It is recognized that it is very important to ensure the proper installation and maintenance of the water systems. Accurate records of maintenance work undertaken, temperatures and disinfection levels are be kept, and verified, as they will be requires as legal evidence should a case of Legionnaires disease occur in a guest.
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