Why Dirty Water Systems May Show No Detectable Legionella: A Closer Look at Bacterial Dynamics and Mutations

In water hygiene management, it’s not uncommon to encounter heavily contaminated water systems that, despite appearing ideal for Legionella pneumophila proliferation, return negative results for Legionella during microbiological analysis. These situations often raise questions about sampling accuracy, environmental suitability, bacterial competition, and the complex behaviour of microbial communities under stress. High TVC, No Legionella: What’s… Read more »

COVID-19 DORMANT WATER SYSTEM MANAGEMENT

COVID-19 & RELATED WATER MANAGEMENT ISSUES. We are in unprecedented times. None of us have ever imagined a time when our liberty and freedom would be a thing of the past. But here we are, on a temporary basis let’s hope. There are many properties up and down the country that are now sat dormant… Read more »

GMS Water Treatment

Phase 1 of a major clean, flush and re-dose of 4 large chilled water systems is underway at an R&D complex in Birkenhead is underway. Follow this page for a full case study into the works and see how GMS can help you at your site with the management and maintenance of your closed water systems…. Read more »

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Meet our two Colleagues of the Year!

Winner – North Team: Maddie Smout It is with huge pleasure that we announce Maddie Smout as this year’s Colleague of the Year for the North team, an award that is entirely driven by colleague nominations, making it all the more meaningful. The feedback received about Maddie was overwhelming, consistent, and incredibly heartfelt. Time and… Read more »

Why Hot Water Circulation Failures Remain the Hidden Weakness in Legionella Risk Assessments and Where Remote Monitoring Fits In

Hot water circulation, or more accurately the absence of it, remains one of the most critical areas of focus for any competent Legionella risk assessor. Despite its importance, it continues to be overlooked in the majority of risk assessment documents produced across the industry. Alarmingly, this issue is not confined to inexperienced assessors; it appears… Read more »

Remote Monitoring Redefined: The GMS Advantage

At GMS, we are pushing beyond traditional temperature monitoring and redefining what connected compliance means for modern buildings and estates. Our goal is simple: use intelligent monitoring to identify risks as they develop, not after they have already happened. From Routine Checks to Real-Time Control Conventional water safety checks rely on manual readings taken every… Read more »