Water safety in North West
Softer water in the North West means less scale, but it can be more aggressive towards older pipework, and biofilm control still depends on keeping temperatures right and water moving.
Typical properties we work with in North West include city-centre apartment blocks, offices, student housing, hotels, care homes and older terraced housing. Water supply in the region is generally generally soft.
Regulations in England
In England, legionella duties come from the Health and Safety at Work etc. Act 1974, the Management of Health and Safety at Work Regulations 1999 and COSHH 2002, with HSE's ACoP L8 and HSG274 setting the standard. Enforcement is by HSE or the local authority, depending on the premises.
Enforcement. HSE and local authority environmental health teams enforce, depending on the type of premises.