Human factor
Humans have created the legionella issue themselves by building complex water distribution systems. The system design incorporates water usage. In practice the designed draw off rarely meets the actual amount consumed, creating an imbalance which can give rise to stagnation.
Adjusting the balance
Flushing the right taps is therefore the single most important activity to be undertaken in a water hygiene programme.
This imbalance can be rectified by using Aqualog to control programme and asset management and aquaLite to communicate with outlets governed by electronic mixer valves. The dependency on chemical disinfectants can be significantly reduced saving time and money. Likewise the reduction in unnecessary flushing prevents good quality water going to drain. With 10 years of ever increasing legislative pressure and spiraling paper record systems, resources get stretched and the risk posed by Legionnaire’s Disease seems to increase. Control the risk with intelligent water hygiene. |
