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ABO Artisan Bread Organic – Whitstable
Our Legionella Risk Assessments in London are conducted in accordance with ACoP L8.
The legionella bacteria is known for causing a range of pneumonia-like illnesses collectively called legionellosis. This includes diseases like legionnaires’, Pontiac fever and Lochgoilhead fever.
Legionnaires’ disease is a potentially fatal illness that can affect anyone, although certain categories of people are more susceptible:
- people over 45 years old
- heavy drinkers and smokers
- people suffering from chronic respiratory diseases
- people who have kidney illnesses
- people with compromised immune systems
Legionella pneumophila is bacteria that can be found in low numbers in rivers, lakes and reservoirs. It can also sometimes be found in cooling towers, evaporative condensers and whirlpool spas.
In favourable conditions, this bacteria thrives which increases the risk of legionnaires’ disease. It is therefore crucial to mitigate the risk using measures outlined in the book Legionnaires’ disease – The Control of Legionella bacteria in water systems (L8).
