Rentokil Hygiene: specialists in hygienic and technical maintenance
As a nationally operating hygiene specialist, Rentokil Hygiene offers an extensive service in the field of preventing and fighting Legionella. We help you to control the risk of Legionella infection and to fight it where necessary. This is done in accordance with all prevailing legislation. We offer a reliable customised service, so you can focus on your own business operations.
Preventing and fighting Legionella
In order to assist you in preventing infections, Rentokil Hygiene offers an extensive service in the field of preventing and fighting Legionella.
Legionella is a dangerous bacterium that can cause Legionnaire's disease. Infection takes place via the lungs and is caused by people breathing in miniscule air-borne water particles, so-called aerosols that contain Legionella bacteria. This happens when contaminated water atomises, under the shower for instance, or via a sprinkler system. This may lead to symptoms, ranging from a minor flu to pneumonia.
The Legionella bacterium can always be found in water, but it becomes a problem only when the bacteria are allowed to multiply. This tends to happen in stagnant water with a temperature between 25 and 60°C. Fortunately, there is a lot we can do to prevent this from happening.
Want to find out more about our services in the field of preventing and fighting Legionella? Contact us on 0800-25123 or via the contact form.