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Avoid Legionella: watch our video on keeping your water clean and safe
There's a chance that the safety and quality of your water could have been affected by the growth of bacteria (such as Legionella) if you’ve been away from home for a bit - for example, if you've been on holiday, or in hospital.
This could also be the case if you have showers or taps in your home that aren't used regularly.
Inhaling small water droplets containing Legionella bacteria can lead to a lung infection called Legionnaires' disease - but there are a number of straightforward steps you can take to keep your water system clean and reduce the chances of Legionella being present in your water.
Watch our short video (4 mins) to see:
- the six steps you should take to keep your water clean and safe,
- our (Bolton at Home's) water safety responsibilities,
- what to do if you think you're showing symptoms of Legionnaires' disease,
- and more..
You can also access a text version of the video and get more information here: www.boltonathome.org.uk/water-safety.
Remember: our online Home and Building Safety Hub (www.boltonathome.org.uk/building-safety) contains a full suite of important safety resources relating to things like fire (including Fire Doors, if you have them), gas, electric, water, meter tampering, smoking, communal areas, and more. It’s worth a visit.