Great Places has a legal duty to ensure that the risk of exposure of our customers to legionella is properly assessed and controlled. We are committed to working alongside customers to ensure you are protected from Legionnaires’ disease.
Legionnaires’ disease is a form of pneumonia. Anybody can catch it, but it is more likely to affect those who are susceptible because of:
Most cases have been in people aged between 40 and 70.
Legionnaires’ disease is contracted by inhaling a small water droplet which can be suspended in the air, known as aerosols. Aerosols containing the legionella bacteria will pose a risk to susceptible individuals, infection is linked to susceptibility.
Certain conditions increase the risk from legionella:
Legionella bacteria can be found in most water systems. The section below shows what you can do to help make sure bacteria remains at an acceptable level:
If you have any concerns or require any additional advice regarding water hygiene please contact us.
