Leisure parks are for seasonal use only and are popular for those who want to have somewhere not too far from home where they can visit during the warmer months to relax, spend time with the family and enjoy a break and a change of scenery.
However, for those who own, manage or are in charge of a leisure complex, there is a potential danger that must be addressed to prevent it from causing harm to employees and guests and that is Legionella.
What Is Legionella and Why is it Dangerous?
Legionella is a bacteria that can be found in water and under certain conditions can multiply rapidly to dangerous levels, contaminating the water and the system. It is commonly found in water tanks, calorifiers, hot and cold-water systems, pools, spas, hot tubs and showers, all of which can often be found on leisure park sites.
If the contaminated water becomes aerosolised such as in showers or hosepipes, then the droplets can be inhaled and result in Legionnaires disease, which is a potentially fatal form of pneumonia.
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What Does This Mean for Leisure Parks?
Leisure parks can be at particular risk from legionella because of the seasonal variations in demand for water and the sizeable volumes that are stored to accommodate the large facilities. When the site is not used as frequently during the winter months, water is left stagnant and can become a breeding ground for legionella bacteria, especially as it starts to warm up in the spring.
It is a legal requirement of duty holders for such premises to ensure that the necessary risk assessments, testing, maintenance, cleaning and remedial works are carried out to keep the site and everyone who uses it safe.
What Does Water Remedial Work Entail?
Remedial work is a term that basically means ‘corrective measures’ and can include things such as:
- Removing rust, sediment, limescale and biofilms from water systems and storage tanks.
- Improving and upgrading the existing design of a water system to minimise the risk of legionella.
- Remove redundant pipework or areas that create opportunities for stagnant water.
- Cleaning, disinfecting and servicing water systems and storage tanks.
- Replacing or refurbishing water tanks, thermostatic mixer valves, showers, water calorifiers and water heaters.
- Installation and maintenance of water treatment equipment and dosing systems.
Professional Remedial Works Services
Being faced with the responsibility of Legionella control and regulatory requirements on such a large scale can be extremely daunting and a huge responsibility for those in charge.
At Swiftclean, our experts provide reliable legionella remedial works for leisure parks that guarantee compliance in a way that is cost-effective, and safe and allows them to manage their water systems with confidence.
If you have any questions or would like to speak to someone about our services, then please get in touch and a member of our team will be happy to help
Swiftclean commitment:
- FREE quotation/technical advice – Nationwide – call 0800 243 471
- Works carried out in accordance with the Legionella Control Association (LCA) code of conduct
- Risk Assessments and control schemes carried out to L8, BSRIA and CIBSE guidelines
- All works fully certified and legionella control log books provided
- Fully trained and directly employed staff
- Method Statements and Risk Assessments provided site specific as required
- Training for your own staff following risk assessment
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