Water treatment equipment supplier Clearwater Technology has announced the launch of HC Rapid25, an on-site Legionella testing device that the firm says will detect Legionella in just 25 minutes instead of the usual period of typically 10-12 days.
HC Rapid25 will be used in all regular water tank inspections and Legionella risk assessments carried out by Clearwater which include a water tank as part of the assessment.
By using HC Rapid25, the firm says its engineers can detect the presence of Legionella in water systems on site as part of their routine visits, reducing the time it takes to respond to an outbreak.
HC Rapid25 comes in a simple swab-test kit (pictured) and has been validated for use in hot and cold water systems, cooling towers, decorative fountains, hot tubs, pools, sinks, showers, water heaters, fire suppression, ice machines, hot water storage, misters, sprinklers, air washers and humidifiers.
Compliance is a major pain point for any business operating a water system that is susceptible to Legionella contamination. Testing with HC Rapid25 will help businesses to manage that responsibility and increase the ease of governing compliance with official regulations and codes of practice including ACoP L8, ACoP HSG 274 and HTM 04-01.
