Legionella monitoring
December 1st 2007 Radio-Tech has developed a
remote legionella control
and monitoring system that
is said to deliver significant
time and cost savings to
employers. The RTcomä
Legion complies with Table
3 of the Approved Code of
Practice and Guidance,
Legionnaires' disease: The
control of legionella bacteria
in water systems (L8).
ACoP L8 stipulates that
temperature monitoring
should be carried out once a
month on all sentinel taps
in both hot and cold water
systems. Radio-Tech says
the traditional method is a
labour-intensive operation
requiring site attendance
and associated travel costs.
RTcomä Legion offers a
cost-effective means of
monitoring individual or
multiple sites remotely,
using radio technology.
Should a water system
fail to satisfy the levels
indicated by ACoP L8,
Radio-Tech's monitor will
issue an email or text alert
to notify the relevant party.
During standard operation
test results are stored
electronically for over five
years, enabling facilities
managers to prove that
testing and monitoring has
been carried out in
accordance with legal
requirements. This data can
also be used to save money
on gas or electricity
consumption by ensuring
that water heating systems
are working at their
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