Archive for 2016
With water cooling treatment such an integral part of operations for a range of industries, scale, corrosion, fouling and microbiological contamination can be costly both in terms of productivity and product quality. Water: The Universal Solvent Water is a highly efficient heat transfer medium that has the ability to dissolve many substances. As a result, […]
Following a fatal outbreak of Legionnaire’s disease at St Christopher’s Hospice, which provides end-of-life care in South London, the Association of Plumbing and Heating Contractors (APHC) has emphasised the importance of proper controls in public buildings, with legionella training essential for responsible parties. The Hospice has been named as a source of Legionnaire’s disease following […]
It’s hot outside! With many parts of the UK tipping the 30 degree mark a couple of weeks ago and warm weather set to stay for the next few days at least. Working in an office can be unbearable in these conditions, and not just because you’d rather be outside. Many UK workplaces still don’t have […]
Water, provider of life and potential killer if the risks of storing and using it are not properly assessed. Commercial building owners or operators must have a robust water risk assessment in place to guard against bacterial contamination which can lead to outbreaks of life-threatening diseases, such as legionella. Owners of care homes where residents […]
Guardian’s non-chemical water treatment solution to prevent Pseudomonas, Wallenius AOT, has been shortlisted for the BiFM Award, New Product or Service of the year! Wallenius Advanced Oxidation Technology (AOT) is a patented non-chemical water treatment, which is safer and greener, compared with traditional chemical water treatment and proven to kill 99.999% of Pseudomonas and Legionella […]
After a long, wet winter, today (20th June) is officially the first day of summer with the heat and humidity increasing Legionella risk. According to Public Health England, cases of Legionnaires’ disease in the UK usually increase during the summer months, peaking between July and September. In 2013, more than a fifth of all cases […]
The Water Supply (Water Fittings) Regulations and Scottish Water Byelaws require domestic water supplies to be adequately protected from backflow. Where equipment is used with fluids or materials which could contaminate, measures to stop harmful substances getting into other parts of the system must be in place. Preventing backflow can be particularly important in cities, […]
Due to the continued success and growth of the business, Guardian Water Treatment has expanded its Basildon Head Office, giving it a contemporary makeover, including extended areas for both work and play! An additional unit has been purchased in order to add to the office area, include new meeting rooms, a boardroom, increased storage facilities […]
We’re recruiting to fill a range of water treatment jobs. Guardian is a growing company and we need enthusiastic, proactive and skilled people to add to our team; to fulfill Guardian’s existing portfolio and help win us more work. We’ve got jobs for experienced water treatment engineers, apprentices and office-based staff, at locations throughout the […]
If you’re reading this, you’ll be aware that we’ve launched a new website, created to better demonstrate the breadth of our expertise, showcase our integrated approach – from construction and fit-out, through to on-going maintenance – while keeping visitors up to date with the latest Guardian and industry news via our blog. The website forms […]
