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Posted By Geoff Stockle
Hi all
We supply as required a wholesome drinking water supply to some 500 staff across 15 offices. 1 staff member is complaining that the water (filtered through a piped in m/c from the mains) makes them ill and cannot drink it , also the same at home. Do we make more expense and buy bottled water for this person?? Or are we fullfilling our obligations and they have to buy their own. I dont wish to appear stingy but this may set a precedent for others to have their own products bought for them at work!
thanks in advance
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Posted By Anna Bignell
Dear Geoff
Water hygiene risk assessments is an area I specialise in. If I was asked this question by a client I would suggest that they sample the incoming mains and a range of drinking water outlets around the building, including vending machines and kitchens.
If it is a microbiological issue take one sample per point and analyse for TVC's at 22 and 37degC, Ecoli and Coliform.
If it is taste and odour we would look at pipework because certain configurations react together.
This type of analysis will help identify if there is anything actually wrong with the water quality.
If bottled drinking water is used, these should be stored away from windows and areas of heat elevation, and it is recommended that bottles used near windows are fitted with cowls.
Kind regards
Anna
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Posted By Carrie Ellerby
Hi Geoff,
we have the same kind of drinking water equipment at our factory and have similar problems at some of the machines.
Following Anna's comments and remembering our own recent water risk assessment I believe it may be to do with the water inlet pipes. We were advised to ensure that all our pipes were lagged as when the water is sat in the pipes waiting to be used it gets warm before then being chilled. This is most likely the cause of the bad taste and is often the same in vending machine water source. We have been advsied to ensure that or source water is always kept well below 20 degrees C by fitting shorter source pipes or just good insulation.
Hope this helps
Carrie
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Posted By Fran Holt
I am not sure that geoffs question has actually been answered.
1 staff member is complaining of the water making them ill at work but also he states at home too.
As an employer i really dont feel you are responsible for an employees drinking water at home, if this too makes them ill.
Perhaps you should suggest a visit to their doctor? and then based on the doctors recommendations then take some actions?
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Posted By Barry Cooper
I agree with Fran, otherwise where do we draw the line.
What if he boils the water?
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