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Water Hygiene Centre

The Water Hygiene Centre was established in 2009 to address the lack of independent water hygiene consultancy within the industry. From our humble beginnings, we have established ourselves as a market leader, helping clients identify and minimise the risk of waterborne contamination and disease, whilst improving compliance performance.

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Tips for the control of waterborne pathogens in healthcare

by Water Hygiene Centre, on 19-02-2026

The use of ‘temperature’ is the accepted and ‘traditional' method of control for ensuring waterborne bacteria such as Legionella within healthcare domestic water distribution systems (ACoP L8, ...

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The Hidden Dangers in Hospital Water Systems

by Water Hygiene Centre, on 12-02-2026

Due to their complex design and often considerable size, hospital water systems can harbour a multitude of pathogens and microorganisms. Amongst the most common in healthcare water systems are...

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Key Considerations: Hospital Legionella Risk Assessments

by Water Hygiene Centre, on 10-02-2026

If you are responsible for estate or building management in your hospital or healthcare setting, you are invariably responsible for appointing a water safety consultancy to complete your Legionella...

The Perfect Match for your Authorising Engineer (Water)

The Perfect Match for your Authorising Engineer (Water)

by Water Hygiene Centre, on 09-02-2026

Love isn’t the only thing worth protecting - so is your water safety. In today’s world of tighter regulations and rising awareness of Legionella and other waterborne risks, the right partner makes...

Water Safety: An Overview for those Responsible in Healthcare

Legionella: An overview for those in Healthcare

by Water Hygiene Centre, on 14-01-2026

In 2002, the UK’s largest outbreak of Legionnaires’ disease occurred in Barrow in Furness (B-i-F). The investigation report identified six key failures. Continued sporadic cases and evidence of the...

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Jargon Buster – A glossary of terms explained…

by Water Hygiene Centre, on 17-12-2025

Jargon buster – phrases and acronyms such as ‘WSP’, ‘Written Scheme’, RP & AP and Water Safety Group, what do they all mean? In this blog, we explain some of the more popular phrases and acronyms...

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How to reduce the risk of scalding

by Water Hygiene Centre, on 14-10-2025

This blog outlines some of the risks associated with scalding to which vulnerable individuals may be exposed when bathing or showering, as well as the key measures required to protect them.

TMV Maintenance – Lessons Learnt!

TMV Maintenance – Lessons Learnt!

by Water Hygiene Centre, on 08-10-2025

In this blog, we will discuss what we have learnt about TMV Maintenance, how these lessons have been applied, and what we should consider for future improvement.

TMVs - What are they and why are they used?

TMVs - What are they and why are they used?

by Water Hygiene Centre, on 07-10-2025

In this blog, we will discuss: what TMVs are, why they are required, when they should be indicated for use, and the risks associated with their use or non-use.

Authorising Engineer [Water] – Experiences to Share

Authorising Engineer [Water] – Experiences to Share

by Water Hygiene Centre, on 29-08-2025

Health Technical Memorandum [HTM] guidance published for England, Wales, and Scotland outlines the role of an Authorising Engineer (AE) to act as an independent advisor to the Trust / Board.

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