Legionella is the bacteria that causes Legionnaires’ disease – a potentially fatal condition contracted by inhaling small droplets of contaminated water. It can grow in almost any body of water, but thrives in warm temperatures and unsanitary pipes and storage tanks. Legionnaires’ disease itself is most common in the elderly, with a third of confirmed cases affecting over-70s, according to Public Health England.
For this reason, it’s exceptionally important that care homes assess, manage and control the risk of legionella on their premises. This infographic from water treatment company Brodex is designed to help, describing the factors that facilities managers should consider as part of their legionella risk assessment and control plan.