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...
by Justin Chesson | Sep 17, 2018 | News & Information
Within some sectors there is a general reluctance / resistance with regard to maintaining adequate free residual chlorine within domestic water supplies, particularly when in the context of the potential need for additional chlorine dosing / booster systems. Typically...
by Justin Chesson | Sep 10, 2018 | News & Information
What are Health Based Targets (HBT)? Health Based Targets (HBTs) are an Australian application of a process recognised around the world by organisations such as the World Health Organisation (WHO) for quantitatively assessing microbiological risks associated with...
