Creative Green Energy Services for Landlords
Legionnaires’ disease is a potentially fatal form of pneumonia caused by the inhalation of small droplets of contaminated water containing Legionella. All man-made hot and cold water systems are likely to provide an environment where Legionella can grow. Where conditions are favourable (ie suitable growth temperature range; water droplets (aerosols) produced and dispersed; water stored and/or recirculated; some ‘food’ for the organism to grow such as rust, sludge, scale, biofilm etc) then the bacteria may multiply thus increasing the risk of exposure. It is a simple fact that the organism will colonise both large and small systems so both require risks to be managed effectively.
Landlord who rent out property (or even a room within your own home) then they have legal responsibilities to ensure the health and safety of tenants by keeping the property safe and free from health hazards.
Simple methods:
1/ assess risk and review
2/ have controls in place
3/ inform the tenant in methods top keep risks low