by Justin Chesson | Nov 19, 2018 | News & Information
Source: https://www.abc.net.au/news/2018-11-14/legionella-detected-hospitals-nursing-homes-queensland-tests/10494278 Legionella Bacteria Detected in Queensland Hospitals & Aged Care Centres A year after the Queensland Government launched a crackdown on Legionella...
by Justin Chesson | Nov 16, 2018 | News & Information
The primary risk to human health from potable water is the presence of pathogenic microorganisms (i.e. bacteria), which can lead to water-borne diseases. Safe drinking water is essential to sustain life and central to business continuity. As water-borne disease...
by Justin Chesson | Oct 22, 2018 | News & Information
What is Legionella Legionella bacteria are found naturally in the environment (water and soil) and are the bacteria responsible for causing the respiratory disease Legionnaire’s Disease. A term frequently used to describe Legionnaire’s disease is Legionellosis, which...
by Justin Chesson | Oct 15, 2018 | News & Information
What are Naegleria and why are they of concern Naegleria are free-living amoeba (a microscopic free-living single-celled organism) commonly found in warm freshwater and soil. More than 40 species of Naegleria have been identified, some of which are thermotolerant...
by Justin Chesson | Sep 25, 2018 | News & Information
Awareness of water quality concerns, how we manage water quality and the drivers for change continue to evolve in Australia and around the world. The media continues to focus on issues locally and globally, highlighting the ongoing attention being given to water...
