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Water safety: prevent Legionella with Waterlab Services at your events

Temporary drinking water distribution and wastewater management facilities are essential for many pop-up events such as festivals, marathons, and other large gatherings. However, these installations can present health risks, particularly in terms of Legionnaires' disease. WATERLAB Services is committed to securing water at temporary installations through advanced technologies and rigorous monitoring procedures.

Legionnaires’ disease: a risk not to be neglected

Legionnaires’ disease is a serious lung infection caused by the bacteria Legionella pneumophila, often found in aquatic environments. It can develop in water distribution systems, especially those used temporarily during events such as festivals, marathons and other pop-up sites.

Risks associated with temporary water networks

Temporary water systems are particularly vulnerable to Legionella growth due to temperature variations, water stagnation times, and frequent changes in piping configurations. These conditions can create an environment conducive to the growth of bacteria, posing a serious health risk to consumers. These bacteria thrive particularly when the water temperature is between 25°C and 45°C. They tend to colonize sanitary installations, particularly domestic hot water (DHW) circuits and networks, notably showers. This pathology can also develop through inhalation of contaminated water aerosols.

Regulation and monitoring of legionella

Several regulatory texts govern the surveillance and means of combating legionella in the most at-risk installations.
At WATERLAB Services, we strictly comply with these regulations to ensure the safety of our facilities.

Disinfection and ATP metric tests

We rigorously disinfect our temporary water networks and regularly carry out ATP metry tests to monitor the presence of any biological contamination. ATP metry is an effective method for quickly measuring microbiological load and ensuring that water remains healthy.

Legionella is located in the biofilm. This is why we carry out a scraping action on the pipes using a foam plug. This allows for more effective exposure to disinfection products.

In the case of DHW (domestic hot water) production installations, we always carry out a thermal shock. In fact, legionella bacteria are destroyed in a few hours at 50°C and in a few minutes at 60°C.

Hydrolab technology

To enhance safety, we use cutting-edge equipment like Hydrolab. Our Hydrolab is based on HydroFLOW© technology. This is non-intrusive and without the use of chemicals. It is unique in the sector of temporary drinking water supply installations. Hydrolab uses electric fields to prevent biofilm formation and the growth of bacteria, including legionella, eliminating any risk of contamination among consumers.

The Lab’box: complete process of maintaining potability

The Lab’box is additional equipment that can be added to temporary installations. We also integrate it into our process of maintaining water potability. The Lab’box is a complete and secure solution for the management of drinking water on temporary sites. It is specially designed to meet the needs of temporary events, guaranteeing water of impeccable quality.

WATERLAB Services: securing water at events

At WATERLAB Services, our priority is to secure water at all our installations and temporary sites. We develop advanced technologies and rigorous protocols to prevent Legionella contamination and ensure the health and safety of all users.

By choosing WATERLAB Services, you are opting for a drinking water distribution and wastewater management solution that combines expertise, innovation, and compliance with the strictest standards.

Thanks to our innovative technologies like Hydrolab and Lab’box, as well as our rigorous disinfection and monitoring practices, WATERLAB Services is your trusted partner for temporary drinking water distribution and wastewater management solutions.

To find out more about our services and solutions, do not hesitate to contact us or visit our website.

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