Landlords, such local authorities, housing associations and private landlords have a legal obligation to ensure their properties are safe for their tenants and visitors in accordance with the Health & Safety Act 1974 and maintaining safe water systems is vital to their protection from Legionella and other harmful bacteria.
Children, the elderly and the sick are all at higher risk from Legionella and many in these vulnerable groups live in housing association properties so the duty of care must be a priority.
