Water safety

We use water every day, for a brew, a shower or washing up. Most of the time it’s completely fine, but if water’s been sat in pipes or tanks too long, it can sometimes become unsafe.

What is legionella?

One thing we keep an eye on is a bacteria called legionella. It can cause Legionnaires’ disease, a nasty lung infection that can be serious. It’s very rare, but it can crop up, especially if water systems aren’t used much or haven’t been looked after properly.

You’ll usually hear about legionella in big buildings with massive water systems, but it can show up at home too, in taps, showers, or storage tanks, especially if water’s not been run for a while.

How you can help keep your water safe

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What We’re Doing to Keep You Safe

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