23 October 2026

Stagnant Water and Sleeping Showers: Keeping Legionella Risk Under Control in Empty Properties

A vacant property can look perfectly fine while its water sits unused behind the scenes. That matters because stagnant water, lukewarm temperatures and little-used outlets can create conditions in which Legionella bacteria may grow. If you are a landlord, you must assess and manage the risk of exposure to Legionella in the water systems of the property you let. A void period does not put that...