A British commercial boiler manufacturer looks at the key considerations for designing ‘safe, reliable, and efficient’ hot water systems for healthcare facilities, and at minimising the major risk factors for the growth and proliferation of harmful waterborne bacteria within them.
Andrew Dabin, Product manager at Hamworthy Heating, a British commercial boiler manufacturer and supplier of heating, hot water, and renewable energy solutions, takes a look at the key considerations for designing ‘safe, reliable, and efficient’ hot water systems for healthcare facilities, and at minimising the major risk factors for the growth and proliferation of harmful waterborne bacteria within them.
A safe hot water supply is crucial, especially for healthcare premises. One of the most important concerns in this respect is the potential growth of pathogenic bacteria such as Legionella, which are especially critical for those already affected by chronic conditions and/or an impaired immune system. To mitigate the dangers involved, it is essential to consider all aspects of a hot water system – its design, the materials used, and its maintenance. In this article, we take a look at risk factors, how they are interconnected, and how they can be overcome.
Initial assessment – a water test
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