Legionella Discovery Leads to Swimming Pool Closure

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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.

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Envirochem’s New Microbiology laboratory

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We are excited to announce the expansion of our Microbiology department. The image above shows a section of our new laboratory, we offer a wide array of microbiological analyses including tests for Legionella, E.coli, Pseudomonas aeruginosa and Total coliforms.

Water samples that are sent to Envirochem come from a variety of sources, for example: drinking and potable water, recreational water such as pools and spas and many more.

If you would like to inquire or learn more about our Microbiology department and services please fill in the attached form or call us on 01329 287 777

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Legionella Bacteria Detected In The Cooling Towers Of Sellafield

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The bacteria Legionella have been detected at high levels in tower at the Highly Active Liquid Effluent and Storage (HALES) facility. The chief nuclear inspector has released a statement assuring that there has not been an outbreak of legionnaires’ disease and that this does not impact nuclear safety.

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Envirochem offer tests for Legionella in many environments including:

  • Domestic water systems
  • Cooling towers
  • Any drinking water service
  • Swimming pools
  • Spa pools
  • Car washes
  • Effluent
  • And many more

For more information on Legionella testing please visit the Microbiology page of our website or fill in the form below.

 

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Nottingham’s Survival of the Fittest Race’s Swimming Section is Cancelled Due to Water Quality

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The swimming section of the ‘Survival of the Fittest’ race in Nottingham had to be cancelled after several competitors fell ill, this was due to water quality exceeding safe levels. The type of bacteria found in the waters of the course has not been revealed, but the symptoms and circumstances seem to fit E.coli.

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Envirochem’s microbiology department carry out many tests on water quality including: Recreational, drinking and environmental water. If you would like to inquire please fill in the form below

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Wantage’s hospital beds to close due to legionella

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The remaining hospital beds at Wantage Hospital will be closing in the coming days due to fears of a legionella outbreak in the water system.

For more information please read:

http://www.oxfordmail.co.uk/news/14603929.Wantage__39_s_last_hospital_beds_to_close_indefinitely_in_the_coming_days/

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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