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Envirochem provides tests for Legionella; it is a pathogenic bacterium that can cause Legionnaires disease and Pontiac fever.

Posted on June 23, 2017 at 8:40 am.

Envirochem provides tests for Legionella; it is a pathogenic bacterium that can cause Legionnaires disease and Pontiac fever. It can be found in domestic water systems, swimming pools and other bodies of water.

We also test for other types of bacteria like EC, TC, TVC and many others.

For this service and all our other Mircobiology services please fill out the form below;

Envirochem tests for a number of anions, including fluoride.

Posted on June 20, 2017 at 7:59 am.

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Envirochem tests for a number of anions, including fluoride. Fluoride is naturally present in a large range of plant material and water and needs to be below a certain level to conform to the waste acceptance criteria. It needs to be less than 1.5 mg/l in potable water, less than 5 in effluent water and less than 10mg/kg in soil leachate. We also test for Chloride, Nitrite, Nitrate, Bromide, Phosphate and Sulphate.

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Air quality monitoring in a Biomass plant

Posted on June 1, 2017 at 9:28 am.

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Envirochem were approached by one of our clients in Herefordshire to investigate air quality within a newly fitted biomass plant. Due to the nature of the plant being a very warm, humid environment with a production of airborne dust and potential airborne bacteria from the product being processed, it was suggested that inhalable dusts and bio-aerosols would be analysed to give an indication of whether employees are exposed to elevated levels of dust and bacteria within the internal atmosphere.

Envirochem offer a wide range of occupational hygiene services to a wide variety of clients, not only those in the biomass energy industry. Please contact us if you require any occupational hygiene, chemical or microbiological services.

Legionnaires’ Disease

Posted on March 28, 2017 at 3:46 pm.

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Legionnaires’ Disease is caused by the bacteria legionella being inhaled in droplets of contaminated liquids. Legionella can be concentrated in building’s water systems, with larger buildings being at greater risks, especially those with shower or sprinkler systems (such as spas or hotels).

For more facts about legionnaire’s Disease follow this link

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Envirochem’s Microbiology Laboratory is now UKAS Accredited

Posted on December 16, 2016 at 9:40 am.

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We are excited to announce that our Microbiology laboratory is now UKAS accredited.

The United Kingdom Accreditation Service (UKAS) is the sole national accreditation body for the United Kingdom. UKAS are recognised by the government to assess laboratories against internationally agreed standards. Organisations that provide certification, testing, inspection and calibration services are assessed by UKAS.

An accreditation from UKAS acknowledges the competence, impartiality and performance capability of a laboratory.

For more information on our microbiology laboratory click here

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Legionella Bacteria Identified at Gloucestershire Royal Hospital

Posted on December 15, 2016 at 3:58 pm.

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A patient of Gloucestershire Royal Hospital may have been infected with legionella bacteria after attending the hospital’s dialysis unit in October earlier this year. The hospital stated that enhanced measures were put in place in order to stop the bacteria from spreading to any other patients.

Legionella bacteria is more likely to spread in larger commercial buildings with more complex water systems and if contracted can lead to Legionnaires Disease; a potentially fatal lung infection.

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Legionella Discovery Leads to Swimming Pool Closure

Posted on December 12, 2016 at 9:08 am.

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Traces of Legionella Bacteria were found in the males showers of Castleton Swimming pool during routine checks, leading to it’s closure. The same swimming pool was shut for three weeks in May following the discovery of Legionella in the heating system.

Legionella bacteria can cause legionaires disease, this has flu like symptoms and affects the lungs. In some cases the disease can be fatal.

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Envirochem offer an array of microbiological tests including tests for legionella. If you would like to enquire please fill in the form bellow.

Legionella Bacteria detected at Walton on the Naze Leisure Centre

Posted on December 7, 2016 at 12:48 pm.

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Walton on the Naze Leisure Centre in Essex has temporarily closed some of their facilities due to the detection of legionella bacteria within the fitness room showers. Tests were carried out when a customer fell ill after using the showers in November.

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Legionellosis is a collective term for diseases caused by legionella bacteria including the most serious legionnaires’ disease, as well as the similar but less serious conditions of Pontiac fever and Lochgoilhead fever.

The bacterium legionella pneumophila and related bacteria are common in natural water sources such as rivers, lakes and reservoirs, but usually in low numbers. They may also be found in purpose-built water systems such as cooling towers, evaporative condensers, hot and cold water systems and spa pools.

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Envirochem’s New Autoclave

Posted on November 15, 2016 at 9:00 am.

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Envirochem’s microbiology department has recently upgraded to a new autoclave, this is a 135L AMA270BT. This will sterilise our equipment using high temperature steam at high pressures.

If you have any questions about our microbiology department please fill in the attached form,

Envirochem Are Developing Tests for Clostridium Perfringens in our Microbiology Laboratory

Posted on November 10, 2016 at 10:47 am.

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Envirochem are developing a new test, this is for the bacteria Clostridium Perfringens. These bacteria are indicators of faecal contamination. They are however found when other faecal indicators a not detectable, for example at times of remote or intermittent pollution. Therefore, detection of Clostridium Perfringens can help us detect contamination different levels.

For further information on microbiological testing please contact us below, or call us on 01329287777.