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Legionnaires’ disease is a serious type of pneumonia caused by Legionella bacteria . It is usually caught by breathing in tiny droplets of water (aerosols) that contain the bacteria. It is important to understand that Legionnaires’ disease is not spread from person to person in the way colds and flu are. Instead, it is linked to man made water systems , particularly in larger or more complex buildings. For facilities managers and duty holders, Legionnaires’ disease is one of

We’re proud to share some great news - Titan Water has officially been awarded ISO 9001, ISO 14001 and ISO 45001 accreditation  following successful assessment and certification by the British Assessment Bureau. These internationally recognised standards confirm that our management systems meet strict requirements across: Quality management (ISO 9001:2015) Environmental management (ISO 14001:2015) Occupational health & safety management (ISO 45001:2018) For our customers, th

We are delighted to share some great news from inside Titan Water. Harriet Bigg has been promoted to Operations Director, marking a significant step forward both for her and for the business. Harriet joined Titan Water with a clear focus on improving how we operate day to day, how we support our engineers, and how we deliver consistently high standards for our customers. As Head of Operations, she quickly became a central part of the leadership team, helping to bring structur

For many facilities managers, cold water storage tanks are out of sight and easy to overlook. That can be a problem. These tanks sit at the start of a building’s cold water system and play a direct role in water quality, compliance, and occupant safety. When inspection and cleaning regimes slip, sediment, biofilm and bacteria can build up, increasing the risk of water hygiene failures. Cleaning a cold water storage tank is not just a maintenance task. It is part of a broader

Thermostatic mixing valves play a quiet but critical role in building safety. When they are working properly, no one notices them. When they are not, the risks escalate quickly. For facilities managers, understanding how to service a TMV properly is not just a technical exercise, it is part of protecting users, maintaining compliance, and avoiding preventable incidents. This guide explains how TMV servicing should be approached in real buildings, not just in theory. It covers

If you are responsible for managing a building’s water system, understanding what a dead leg is and why it matters is essential. Dead legs are closely linked to water stagnation, loss of disinfectant protection, and conditions that increase the risk of Legionella bacteria developing within pipework. Put simply, a dead leg is a section of pipe where water does not flow often enough, or at all. The water inside becomes stagnant, meaning it sits for extended periods without bein

Keeping a building’s water systems safe is one of those responsibilities that sits quietly in the background until something goes wrong. Most facilities managers know temperature checks, flushing routines and general upkeep are vital, but the area that often raises the most questions is testing for Legionella . The process is not complicated, although it does need a structured approach and a clear understanding of why each step matters. Legionella bacteria can appear in water

Understanding the Purpose of a Legionella Risk Assessment A Legionella risk assessment is a structured review of the water systems within a building to identify conditions that could support the growth of Legionella bacteria . These bacteria thrive in water that is warm, stagnant or contaminated with scale or biofilm. When droplets from contaminated water become airborne, they can be inhaled and potentially lead to Legionnaires disease. For anyone responsible for a building,

Little used outlets are one of the most common sources of water quality problems in commercial buildings. When water sits still inside pipework, it rapidly loses disinfectant residual, drops in temperature and begins to stagnate. This creates ideal conditions for bacteria, including organisms such as Legionella pneumophila , to multiply. It also encourages scale, biofilm and sediment build-up, which can eventually compromise both water safety and system performance. For any f

BS 7592:2022 is aimed at commercial water systems - hot and cold-water distribution loops, tanks, calorifiers, cooling towers, spa pools and others where water can be stored, recirculated or aerosolised. It sets out how to take water, sediment or biofilm samples as part of your microbiological monitoring and how such sampling links into your overall water-safety strategy. Why your sampling plan must have a clear rationale One of the key principles of BS 7592:2022 is that Legi