Articles

A selection of Waterline publication articles:

A week in the life of an NHSScotland Assure AE (Water)

As featured in Waterline Spring 2025 A week in the life of an NHSScotland Assure AE (Water) Craig Morning, Authorising Engineer (Water), NHSScotland Assure My name is Craig Morning, and I am an IHEEM registered Authorising Engineer (Water) employed within NHSScotland Assure, part of NHS National Services Scotland (NSS). In November 2022, NHSScotland Assure launched… Read more »

5 Things About Legionella That Might Surprise You

As featured in Waterline Winter 2024-25 5 Things About Legionella That Might Surprise You by Richard Danielson, M.W.MSoc (Snr)Second Element Ltd 1) They Are Talking To Each Other!It’s not quite whispering behind your back, but it is a fascinating process called quorum sensing. This intriguing communication method used by Legionella and other bacteria enables them… Read more »

Are Anti-Legionella Valves the Solution for Biofilm Control in Water System Expansion and Pressure vessels?

As featured in Waterline Winter 2024-25 Are Anti-Legionella Valves the Solution for Biofilm Control in Water System Expansion and Pressure vessels? By Matthew Gray, BSc (Hons), CIPHE, MWSoc (Snr), FRSPH,Assisting engineers Sebico Gray BA(Hons) MRSPH MWSoc, Daniel Leyland – Sweetbriar Ltd IntroductionBiofilm accumulation and the associated legionella colonisation in water systems are a major public… Read more »

NHS Estates Technical Bulletin (NETB) No. 2024/3

As featured in Waterline Winter 2024-25 NHS Estates Technical Bulletin (NETB) No. 2024/3 by Elise Maynard, Steve Vaughan, and Mike Quest Designing safe spaces for patients at high risk of infection from nontuberculous mycobacteria and other waterborne pathogens Date of issue: 27 August 2024 On 27th August 2024, NHS England issued an NHS Estates Technical… Read more »

Challenges with Training in Water Hygiene and Water Treatment

As featured in Waterline Autumn 2024 Challenges with Training in Water Hygiene and Water Treatment By Matt Morse, Independent Consultant, Dragonfly Water Consultancy The ChallengeThere is a wide variety and choice of trainers and training organisations in the marketplace for our industry. It can be difficult, particularly for duty holders and responsible persons, to choose… Read more »

Competency – It’s so much more than just training!

As featured in Waterline Autumn 2024 Competency – It’s so much more than just training! by Stephen Gathergood, a serving member of the CIBSE Facilities Management Group The skills market has been in decline for too long and we are on the brink of a tipping point. Balancing on a precipice that could see the… Read more »

AP’s, RP’s, governance structures and what you need to know

As featured in Waterline Autumn 2024 AP’s, RP’s, governance structures and what you need to know By Steven Van De Peer EngTech TMIET MWMSoc AMIHEEM, Head of Authorising Engineer Services and Principal Consultant | Tetra Consulting Ltd In the facilities management (FM) industry, safety is paramount. FM teams are responsible for a huge range of… Read more »

Are we ready to move away from temperature control?

As featured in Waterline Summer 2024 Are we ready to move away from temperature control? By Dr Yolla McCoy – Technical Director at Feedwater& Eleanor Crabtree – Edge Hill University IntroductionLegionella, a genus of bacteria found naturally in freshwater environments, poses a significant health risk when it proliferates in man-made water systems, including domestic hot… Read more »

Reducing healthcare acquired infections through new technology

As featured in Waterline Summer 2024 Reducing healthcare acquired infections through new technology By Jonathan Waggott, Managing Director of Angel Guard Healthcare-acquired infections (HCAIs) are, as the name implies, infections contracted as a direct result of treatment or being within a healthcare setting at time of contraction. As we are well aware, HCAIs pose a… Read more »

Can forward progress reverse our carbon footprint?

As featured in Waterline Summer 2024 Can forward progress reverse our carbon footprint? By Kimberly Arbuckle, Key Accounts Manager, Angel Guard In our continual pursuit of enhancing lives and fostering positive outcomes for all, we are constantly inspired by innovative ideas that offer solutions to pressing challenges. As we navigate through an era where the… Read more »

Diary Dates & Events

Grime Scene

Our Grime Scene 2025 competition!

For this competition, we want photos of fittings and installations that stand out to you as strange.
THE WEIRDER, THE BETTER!

Please send your photographs to:
waterline@wmsoc.org.uk.


Product & Service Spotlight

PIB Insurance Brokers

As a business in the Legionella Control Industry, are you confident that your insurance gives you the protection that you need? Have you ever been charged a higher premium on the pretext that the correct insurance cover should cost you more?

If these concerns sound familiar, your business may not be benefitting from the best value, security and advice. This is why PIB has developed an exclusive package which, combines all the benefits that you require for your business protection.

FILT’RAY Compact Range

AQUATOOLS has launched a range of filters for hospitals. FILT'RAY Compact filters provide a physical barrier to reduce the risk of infection from waterborne microorganisms. Tubular membrane microfiltration with a high filtration capacity delivers bacteriologically controlled water, securing the point-of-use for up to 4 months. They are compact to save space, ideal for taps with a low drop height. Retro-contamination is carefully controlled thanks to a protective skirt and a tilted connector which allows the filter position to be optimised.

TME Thermometers

Take your ACoPL8 testing to the next level with TME. Faster, smarter, stronger than the rest.

CLEGK2 – An unbeatable legionella kit with everything you need: a robust thermometer with inbuilt timer, fast-response dual surface/immersion probe, and a handy carry pouch.

New thermometers and thermometer kits include a FREE UKAS traceable calibration certificate.

TCWAllPort – A unique low-cost solution for concealed TMVs: a compact thermocouple socket for remote access temperature monitoring.

MM7000-2D – the smart way to go paperless. Our relaunched Bluetooth Barcode Thermometer is now more affordable than ever before.

Visit our website for our best deals and new offers or contact our friendly sales team direct.

www.tmethermometers.com

sales@tmethermometers.com

01903 700651

Dotty the Duct Inspector

Meet Dotty – DRLC’s duct-inspecting robot. Unlike manual assessments or camera inspections, Dotty can travel for longer distances and run up and down ducts, as well as inspect vertical ductwork.

Through her high-quality images and videos, Dotty provides detailed documentation of the inspection process. This data can be stored, analysed and compared over time, allowing facility managers to prioritise repairs and allocate resources more effectively, leading to greater operational efficiency and long-term cost savings.

For more information, email sales@drlc.uk.

Introducing the MD150: Precision & Speed for Industrial Water Testing

Key Features:

• Reliable & Accurate – Delivers precise, consistent measurements.

• User-Friendly Design – Intuitive interface with simple operation.

• Pre-Programmed Test Methods – Covers key industrial water parameters.

• Waterproof & Durable – Built for tough industrial environments.

• High-Quality Optics – Ensures superior measurement accuracy.

• Versatile Applications – Ideal for cooling towers, boilers, and wastewater monitoring.

• Rapid Measurement – Results within seconds without compromising accuracy.

Perfect for professionals needing a dependable, high-performance photometer for industrial water analysis.

www.dtkwater.com
01604 686995

How the NEW SolidTek® Biocide Feeder Package will BENEFIT YOU

SolidTek® has launched its NEW Biocide Feeder which is functional, compact, and environmentally-friendly.

Designed for use with SolidTek’s® enhanced bromine biocide, BromTek, it offers multiple benefits:

SAFER
Reduced exposure to fumes and bromine dust (non-pressurised system).

EFFECTIVE
Use with field proven mixed hydantoin biocide - better performance than standard bromine tablets.

COMPACT
Wall mounted reducing footprint of installation.

QUICK & EASY
Charge with product in under 5 minutes without isolation from the system.
SUPPORT

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The Hydrosense PRO range

Hydrosense

The Hydrosense PRO range pioneers Legionella pneumophila detection, the cause of over 97% of Legionnaires’ disease outbreaks, by identifying all the serogroups 1-15 of this dangerous Legionella species. This easy-to-use, highly sensitive test uses unique filtration, offering a three-line test result that distinguishes between serogroup 1 and serogroups 2-15 within 25 minutes. The water test has a level of detection of 100 CFU/L and swab tests detect 200 CFU per swabbed area, providing crucial, rapid insights for water safety management.