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Public Sector Movement Towards Tap Water Underlines the Critical Need For Clean Supplies

March 19th, 2008

The news that UK Government departments have been advised to stop using bottled water and switch to tap water instead has been widely highlighted in the media for its environmental impact, but it also brings into sharp focus the need for clean and safe water systems in public sector buildings and facilities.

Public sector managers have an urgent need to be aware of their responsibilities in relation to water hygiene, such as the Approved Code of Practice document ‘L8’ and the measures it outlines to help combat the risk of Legionnaire’s disease. Figures from the Health Protection Agency illustrate a strong rise in the number of cases of the disease in recent years, causing some concern that managers are not implementing these measures or are unaware of their responsibilities.

Sentinel Water, a specialist water management consultancy based in the South East of England, offer a range of services that help public sector managers ensure their water systems are safe, efficient and legally compliant. This includes legionella risk assessments that meet the requirements of L8, control schemes and contract monitoring.

Sentinel Water has 20 years of experience and has worked with both the private and public sectors, including local authorities, social landlords, nursing homes and schools.

For further information about the firm and its services, telephone 01708 552 122, email enquiries@sentinelwater.co.uk or visit the website at www.sentinelwater.co.uk.

 

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