Category: Working With Water

Legionella checks are quarterly water hygiene risk assessments that ensure your hot and cold water systems are healthy and there are no Legionella bacteria inside. There are a few reasons why Legionella may develop in your water tank, so there are steps you can take to avoid it. Water tank maintenance and attention to your tank lining can impact the rate at which various bacteria’s and fungi grow in your tank, so it is important to be aware of them. 

In this article, we will discuss what Legionella checks are, why Legionella may develop in your tank, the effects the bacteria can have on the human body, and the methods you can use to prevent growth. 

Cold water storage tank cleaning is essential for preserving the quality of your water, whether potable or otherwise. Removing bacteria and ensuring regular maintenance can prevent various health issues that dirty water can cause.

Dirt, mould, sediment and harmful bacteria can all develop without your knowledge. Which is why it is important to understand the proper water tank cleaning and disinfection processes to follow. 

In this article we cover contaminants and the recommended methods to clean your cold water storage tank. 

Legionella control is an important disease prevention procedure many businesses and individuals must adhere to in order to prevent long term health issues as a result of inhaling small droplets of contaminated water. Legionella can, in extreme cases, cause serious illness and even fatalities if not maintained and eradicated sufficiently. With this in mind, we have discussed frequently asked questions in relation to Legionella control so that you can consume water in full confidence without risking your well-being.

When it comes to water safety in school settings, the emergence of Covid19 has displayed the many dangers of leaving schools unoccupied for lengthened periods of time. Whilst many schools have now welcomed their students back, some had to remain closed to take extra water safety precautions to make sure their students and staff are protected. For example, some schools had to be checked for developing harmful bacteria such as legionella which could have been transported throughout the school’s pipe system.

Want to know everything there is about water tank cleaning? You’ve come to the right place! 

Adequate and high-quality water storage is essential for preserving the water used for distribution networks, domestic and commercial purposes. Even more so if the water you store is potable.

Fire sprinkler storage tanks are often susceptible to corroding as their metal substrate is not always protected during the installation process. This can be due to the original coating breaking down or liners failing to function correctly.

As a result, this can lead to water  leaking from your sprinkler tank. This in turn can be detrimental to the efficiency of your fire sprinkler system. 

In this guide we go into more detail on the importance of cleaning your sprinkler tank and the most common types of fire storage tanks.

Maintaining drinking water tanks is an incredibly important and often overlooked element of owning specialised water tanks. Knowing basic drinking water tank maintenance is a great way to get ahead of any potential issues that may occur in your water system. This issue is even more important due to the fact that you, or other people, will be consuming the water stored in these tanks. Without appropriate maintenance, your water tanks may find themselves diminishing in quality and could become dangerous. In this article, we will talk about some of the ways in which you can prevent any potential issues with your drinking water as well as what you can do with your existing water tanks to stop problems from arising.