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Legionella: Your guide to understanding TVC's

by Water Hygiene Centre, on 15-04-2026

To better understand a ‘total viable count’ (TVC), it may be prudent to ask the following questions: What is a TVC, and why do we sample/test for TVC? When do we sample/test for TVC? How do we...

Sensor Taps: Smart, Hygienic, and Safe — If Managed Correctly

by Jake Profitt, on 14-04-2026

Sensor‑operated taps have become increasingly common across commercial, public, and even residential buildings. Their touch‑free design appeals to modern expectations of hygiene, accessibility, and...

TVC testing explained & how applicable it is to sample?

by Water Hygiene Centre, on 07-04-2026

In this blog, we explain what a TVC sample is, what the results mean, and when a TVC sample can help inform on water safety…

Is your Water Safety Audit Fit for Purpose?

by Roy Sullivan, on 02-04-2026

Managing water systems to ensure safe water for patients, staff, and the public is a complex task, especially within Healthcare, with multiple facets and potential risks to navigate. To ensure your...

Three Common Legionella Myths Busted

by Graham Clarke, on 26-03-2026

Legionella bacteria can often be misunderstood, even by those working in building management or water safety. Misconceptions can lead to unnecessary panic - or worse, unsafe practices. In this blog,...

Why am I still getting TVCs after disinfecting and flushing?

by Charlie Brain, on 24-03-2026

In this blog, we discuss reasons why a disinfection, sampling, and a Legionella flushing regime may not have worked as intended, leaving undesirable levels of TVCs.

Water Safety - What Defines a Healthcare Premises?

by Andy Clews, on 18-03-2026

A healthcare premises is defined as any building, structure, or vehicle where, or from which, services for the maintenance, improvement, or restoration of health are provided.The care received should...

A Legionella Checklist for Private Healthcare

by Peter Gunn, on 17-03-2026

The private or independent healthcare sector in the UK is largely made up of hospitals and clinics run independently of the National Health Service (NHS). Commonly administered by a commercial...

How to reduce Legionella risk in your hospital

by Water Hygiene Centre, on 11-03-2026

Estates and Facilities teams continue to strive for compliant water systems. Whilst the relatively simplistic tasks we have undertaken for many years, broadly -temperature monitoring and condition...

Water Coolers in Healthcare Environments

by Peter Gunn, on 05-03-2026

Despite Summer seeming a very long way off post the Christmas period, adequate indoor hydration remains necessary throughout the year.

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