Legislation and Regulations for Legionella Prevention
Ensuring safe drinking water is of great importance, and in the Netherlands there are various laws, standards and guidelines that regulate legionella prevention. Below you will find an overview of the most important laws and regulations in this area.
Drinking Water Decree & Legionella Prevention Regulation
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Drinking Water Decree
The Drinking Water Decree forms the basis of the regulations concerning drinking water quality in the Netherlands. It contains specific requirements for the supply of safe drinking water and sets clear rules for controlling legionella risks in both public and private water installations.
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Legionella Prevention Regulation
The Legionella Prevention in Drinking Water and Hot Tap Water Regulations are an elaboration of the Drinking Water Decree and impose detailed obligations on owners and managers of so-called priority installations. Among other things, this regulation stipulates that risk areas, such as hospitals and campsites, must perform a risk analysis and have a management plan to prevent Legionella contamination.
Relevant legislation and regulations
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NEN1006
The NEN1006 is a Dutch standard that defines the technical requirements for drinking water installations. This standard is essential for the construction and maintenance of safe water installations. The NEN1006 contains provisions on design, installation, management and maintenance, and places special emphasis on the prevention of legionella growth through correct water management and regular inspections.
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Water worksheets
Water worksheets are technical guidelines drawn up by the Dutch drinking water companies. These worksheets provide practical tools for the construction, modification and maintenance of drinking water installations. They describe the best practices for preventing legionella contamination, including the correct installation of water pipes and the use of the correct materials.
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ISSO Publications
ISSO, the knowledge institute for the installation sector, publishes guidelines and recommendations for legionella prevention in water installations. These publications, known as ISSO publications, provide detailed technical information and best practices for the design, management and maintenance of water installations. ISSO documents are of great importance to professionals involved in preventing legionella risks.