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Infection with legionella bacteria can be fatal in approximately 12% of reported cases. This rate can be higher in a more susceptible population; for example, immunosuppressed patients or those with other underlying disease. Certain groups of people are known to be at a higher risk of contracting Legionnaires’ disease; for example, men appear to be more susceptible than women, as do those over 45 years of age, smokers, alcoholics, diabetics and those with cancer or chronic respiratory or kidney disease. Water storage tanks in Education establishments are a potential breeding ground for Legionella and must be regularly inspected and cleaned as required in compliance with L8, BSRIA and CIBSE guidelines. Find out more about Legionella Compliance and Legionella Control.

If you don’t have a risk assessment, or don’t know when one was last carried out, you need to take action right away. We can help.