/site/assets/files/1192/social-distancing-taped-up-sinks-1.1800x0.jpg

News

Social distancing and isolating water outlets

9 July 2020

Many sites are isolating drinking fountains and taping up some basins to provide social distancing. This is appropriate from a COVID 19 management perspective but it unfortunately creates deadlegs in the water system and increases the risk from legionella.

If you are isolating the supply, these outlets require weekly flushing to prevent stagnant water from building up.

If outlets such as drinking fountains are unlikely to be used for many months they should consider removing them and all associated pipe work from supply or draining them

« Next Post
Job vacancy

 

Latest News

29 April 2025

Nemco Utilities Achieves Cyber Essentials Certification, Strengthening Commitment to Cybersecurity

Read the article

24 February 2025

Legionella bacteria found in asylum site

Read the article

21 February 2025

Legionella bug delays £41m health centre opening

Read the article

16 February 2025

Responsible person training – 27th March

Read the article