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Simple terms explainer:
Councils must maintain a register of cooling towers and evaporative condensers to help manage the risk of Legionnaires’ disease. Owners of non-domestic premises must notify the council—at no cost—whenever such equipment is installed, modified, or removed. This free registration enables Environmental Health teams to track where these units are located, support proper maintenance and risk assessments, and carry out inspections when necessary. The primary goal is to prevent outbreaks by ensuring systems are regularly checked, cleaned, and disinfected to control Legionella bacteria.
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