Water quality

It is crucial to regularly check the water quality in hotels and restaurants to minimise the risk of Legionella infections.Legionella are bacteria that can multiply in warm water and can cause a potentially life-threatening pneumonia called legionellosis.For a detailed water analysis, please contact W.H.U. GmbH:Bodenlehenstr. 15 | 5500 Bischofshofen | AUSTRIAPhone: +43 6462 32852 | E-Mail: office@whu-lab.at

The following measures are required to ensure adequate water quality: Weekly: Flush rarely used outlets with hot and cold water weeklyMonthly: Check the temperature at the return of the circulation pipe with a suitable thermometer and document the measured temperatureFor a detailed water analysis, contact W.H.U. GmbH: Bodenlehenstr. 15 | 5500 Bischofshofen | AUSTRIA Phone: +43 6462 32852 | e-mail: office@whu-lab.at

The following measures are required to ensure adequate water quality: Every three months: If you have a centralised hot water system, first flush the last hot water outlets detected with hot water for 30 secondsIf the temperature is below 55°C, check whether scald protection is installedDocument the temperatureFlush the cold water pipe for 30 seconds and document the temperatureAnnually: Remove the aerators from all outlets and either replace them with new aerators or treat them by soaking them in descaler and then in a chlorine solution. Do the same with shower heads and shower hosesFor a detailed water analysis, contact W.H.U. GmbH:Bodenlehenstr. 15 | 5500 Bischofshofen | AUSTRIAPhone: +43 6462 32852 | E-Mail: office@whu-lab.at