Information and guidance
The Health and Safety Executive website is a great source of information and guidance in relation to Legionella. In addition, the links below cover many areas in relation to managing Legionella bacteria, assistance in operating a water system safely and helping you to comply with the law. They do not replace the need for seeking and obtaining expert guidance from competent persons.
General Guidance
Legionnaires’ disease: A brief guide for dutyholders (HSE INDG458 – 2012)
The control of legionella bacteria in evaporative cooling systems (HSE: HSG274 Part 1 – 2024)
The control of legionella bacteria in hot and cold water systems (HSE: HSG274 Part 2 – 2014)
The control of legionella bacteria in other risk systems (HSE: HSG274 Part 3 – 2013)
Approved Code of Practice and guidance on regulations (HSE: ACOP L8 – 2013)
Healthcare
Safe water in Healthcare – Design (HTM 04-01: Part A – 2016)
Safe water in Healthcare – Operational Management (HTM 04-01: Part B – 2016)
Safe water in Healthcare – NHS Estates Technical Bulletin no.2024/3 (NETB 2024/3)
Decontamination in primary care dental practices (HTM 01-05 2013)
Flexible water supply hoses – problems and actions (DH (2010) 03)
Guidance for providers on meeting the regulations (CQC – 2015)
Responding to the detection of legionella in healthcare premises (PHE – 2015)
Other/Specialist
The control of legionella and other infectious agents in spa-pool systems (HSE: HSG282 – 2017)
Health and safety in swimming pools (HSE: HSG179 – 2018)s
Essential information for providers of residential accommodation (HSE INDG376 – 2003)
Public Health England leaflet – legionella sampling for householders
Water Management Society
The Water Management Society provides practical and technical training solutions to individuals and companies within the water management industry. See below for some useful Toolbox Talks information sheets.
Water softener information.
Managed Water Services can design, supply, install and service softeners of all sizes to meet any pre-treatment demand. The links below provide useful details and specifications for a number of different water softeners.