Legionella Risk Assessments for properties in Aberdeen and Aberdeenshire
Legionella Risk Assessments for properties in Aberdeen and Aberdeenshire
Legionella Risk Assessment
Assessment
Criteria
The criteria applied for the assessment of legionella risk involves a review of:
- Proliferation potential (Growth)
- Aerosol exposure
- Population susceptibility
The proliferation potential is governed by:
- Water temperature
- Deposits
- Presence of organisms
- Low flow areas
Although aerosol exposure (fine water droplets) is typically associated with industrial and commercial cooling towers with associated air conditioning systems, breathable droplets within a domestic home or commercial property may occur from showers, spa baths and water fountains. Legionella cannot be caught from simply drinking tap water, although there is the potential for other upsets from contaminated water.
Who Is At Risk?
Everyone is susceptible to infection. The risk increases with age, but some people are at higher risk, including:
- People over 45 years of age
- Smokers and heavy drinkers
- People suffering from chronic respiratory or kidney disease, diabetes, lung and heart disease
- Anyone with an impaired immune system
For how this applies to properties with domestic type water systems refer to Services Tab
All services are covered by Public Liability and Public Indemnity Insurance
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