Most people in the UK, are fortunate to have the luxury of water running directly into our homes and buildings.

Water passes from rivers, reservoirs and lakes into public treatment facilities. When the water is at the treatment plant, it is cleaned and filtered. From here, it is distributed to homes, schools, hospitals, and commercial and industrial buildings. At this point, the water is usually fresh, clean and safe. But, it may not be contaminant-free.

The entire water distribution system is prone to multiple species of bacteria, algae, invertebrates and viruses. Even perfectly safe water contains millions of non-pathogenic microbes in every glass. Some of these contaminants are harmless to human health. However, some are still dangerous. Pathogens such as E.coli, Giardia, and Cryptosporidium can cause gastrointestinal problems and flu-like symptoms. There is also the risk of Legionella bacteria, which can lead to the potentially fatal Legionnaires’ disease.

The way water is supplied to our buildings, the quality of the water we drink, and the way factories, plants and businesses store and distribute their water, are therefore protected and controlled by a range of regulations, treatments and processes. And businesses have a responsibility to meet these requirements. Get it wrong and you can critically damage your performance and reputation. Get it right and you can dramatically improve your safety records, operational efficiencies and the quality of your customers’ and employees’ experiences.

As a water treatment company, P&W Water Hygiene Ltd can provide you with solutions that enable you to ensure safety, efficiency and a good quality experience for your employees and customers.