subject: Commercial Water Treatment Compliance: A Necessity [print this page] Commercial Water Services & Water Treatment
Water treatment can be a new and very confusing subject for business owners and managers. In many cases, a manager of a facility may only learn that there is a problem with their water system from an environmental health officer.
Such a lesson can be a very expensive one because the EHO can fine or shut down facilities with water systems not in compliance with the law. In some cases firms have even been prosecuted for not having water systems in compliance with the law. This means that it is critical for facilities with their own water systems to get proper testing and inspection the system done.
Facilities that have their own water systems will have to engage the services of a commercial water services company. Such a company can make sure the water system is safe and in compliance with the law.
Why a Commercial Water Services Company is Needed
Many owners and managers may not realize it but commercial water systems are required to be tested for contamination and inspected for compliance with regulations. Facilities that could require this testing include hotels, restaurants, private clubs, hospitals, nursing care homes, schools and any facility where a large number of people use the water.
The government is cracking down on commercial water systems because of recent outbreaks of potentially deadly waterborne diseases such as legionella. Owners who refuse to comply with the laws regulating commercial water systems can face fines of tens of thousands of pounds and prosecution in the criminal courts in addition to having their businesses shut down.
The way to avoid such a situation is to engage the services of a commercial water services company. A commercial water services company will be able to inspect a system and take the actions necessary to bring it into compliance with the law. Such a company should be engaged before the EHO inspects a facility and finds the water system not in compliance.
Danger to Customers and Others
There is also a real danger to employees and customers from contaminated water. Any water system that gives off water in a fine spray could potentially spread the bacteria that can cause the potentially deadly legionnaire's disease. Other bacteria that cause deadly diseases can also be spread in water.
Failing to get water systems properly inspected, tested and maintained can lead to contamination and outbreaks. The publicity arising from these occurrences would obviously be bad for business and drive customers away.
Companies could face criminal prosecution and fines if persons became sick or died because of contaminated water. In the worst case scenario, the directors or owners of a business could be prosecuted under the Corporate Manslaughter and Homicide Act of 2007 if someone died because of contaminated water.
Responsible directors and owners will obviously want to avoid such a catastrophe by having a Water Management and Water Systems Treatment services firm test and inspect their water system. Such testing and inspection can help a company avoid a tragedy and keep its employees and customers safe.
It can also help a firm avoid costly legal action and publicity that could lead to loss of business or bankruptcy.
Commercial Water Treatment Compliance: A Necessity
By: Robart Alex
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