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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‘Wash salad’ advice after two die from E. coli

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E. Coli has caused the deaths of two people in the UK, with over 100 more cases reported. The cause is likely to be unwashed salad leaves contaminated with the strain of E. Coli, but this is not confirmed.

This form of E. Coli (0157) can be found in several places as well as unwashed salads, such as animal faeces and guts. It is from here that they can contaminate food and water leading to outbreaks.

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http://www.bbc.co.uk/news/health-36823404 

 

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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.

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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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Swimming Pool Forced to Close due to Discovery of Legionella Bacteria

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Castleton Swimming Pool in Rochdale has been forced to close after traces of potentially deadly Legionella bacteria were found.

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http://www.manchestereveningnews.co.uk/news/castleton-pool-shut-legionella-bacteria-11357925

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.

Envirochem now offer legionella tests by using the most up to date scientific techniques, covering any water system in the workplace or domestic environment.

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