When buildings reopen after lockdown, it is essential that water systems are not put back into use without considering the risks of Legionnaires’ disease. There is an increased risk of waterborne pathogens such as Legionella bacteria being present as a consequence of the conditions that lockdown may have created.

Our new guidance document, Legionnaires’ disease: lockdown risks and reopening safely, provides essential advice and information on the steps needed to mitigate the dangers of Legionella. We have also partnered with Vector Air and Water to produce a new on-demand webinar that further explores the issues around business closures and Legionella.