Legionella bacteria thrive in water systems where conditions allow stagnation, warmth and biofilm growth. Left unchecked, they can cause serious health risks, including Legionnaires’ disease, a potentially fatal form of pneumonia.
For organisations managing facilities, the danger isn’t always visible.
Water systems may appear compliant on the surface, yet hidden risks can develop undetected in pipework, storage tanks or cooling towers.
The consequences of missing these risks go way beyond the serious issue of health – they can damage trust and reputation.
Reliable Legionella monitoring matters
Traditional Legionella monitoring often relies on periodic manual checks. While useful, these snapshots can miss the early signs of unsafe conditions. By the time an issue is detected, risks may already have escalated.
Ensuring ACOP L8 Compliance
In the UK, ACOP L8 has a special legal status. If you are prosecuted for breach of health and safety law, and it’s shown that you did not follow the advice given, you will need to show that you have complied with the law in some other way, or a court will find you at fault.
Automated alerts: staying ahead of risk
One of the most powerful features of smart monitoring is automated alerts. When unsafe water conditions are detected, such as temperature fluctuations or stagnation, alerts are triggered instantly. This allows you to act quickly, put corrective measures in place and prevent the issue escalating.
Protecting people and reputations
Legionella monitoring is about protection:
- Protecting people from exposure to harmful bacteria
- Protecting organisations from reputational damage and regulatory penalties
- Demonstrating a proactive commitment to safety
By investing in automated monitoring, organisations move beyond reactive regulatory compliance – they safeguard their communities.
Meet regulations, building confidence
Hidden risks don’t have to remain hidden. With Tyrrell Analytics, Legionella monitoring becomes a reassuring safeguarding measure you can trust.
Learn more about how Tyrrell Analytics can help you protect your people, your systems and your reputation.
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