As a landlord or a letting agent, it is your legal duty to address the risk of exposure from legionella bacteria within your property. Left untreated, legionella bacteria can lead to Legionnaire's Disease – a potentially fatal form of pneumonia. Legionella bacteria can grow in hot and cold water systems within a property and in the right conditions it can quickly multiply unnoticed. It is then spread via water vapour and aerosols generated from showers and taps. Guidance published by the HSE says that landlords and letting agents in control of private rented properties must carry out risk assessments in order to control the bacteria.
Expert Help at Hand
The prospect of assessing or testing for legionella bacteria in your property is probably a little daunting. However, there's help at hand in the form of AquaB – a specialist UK company that can help you to protect your tenants against the threat of contracting Legionnaires' Disease. The experienced team can carry out a risk assessment on your property as well as carry out water analysis in order to identify the presence of legionella. AquaB has worked with landlords and letting agents throughout the UK and has built up a lengthy list of satisfied clients. To find out more about the company, head to the website today.
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