Employers, the self-employed and people in control of premises, such as landlords, have a duty to identify and control risks associated with legionella.
If your building was closed or has reduced occupancy during the coronavirus (COVID-19) outbreak, water system stagnation can occur due to lack of use, increasing the risks of Legionnaires’ disease.
Please visit the Health and Safety Executive website for further information on how to manage the legionella risks to protect people when the water system is reinstated or returned to use.