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Admin		#1 Posted : 06 September 2007 10:32:00(UTC)
Rank: Guest		Posted By Sally Is there a maximum temperature for water coming out of a cold tap in an office. I'm aware of the issues around legionella risks and that warmer water often tastes odd but am wanting to know if there are any legal requirements
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Admin		#2 Posted : 06 September 2007 10:49:00(UTC)
Rank: Guest		Posted By stevehaigh I believe the virus thrives at temps between 20 - 45 degrees therefore cold water should be below 20
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Admin		#3 Posted : 06 September 2007 11:16:00(UTC)
Rank: Guest		Posted By Chas I believe that water authorities are expected to supply cold water at temperatures below 20 degrees C although they are permitted to supply cold water up to a temperature of 25 degrees C. Hope this helps.
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Admin		#4 Posted : 06 September 2007 11:58:00(UTC)
Rank: Guest		Posted By Ghaam Is this cold water for drinking and is it mains fed
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Admin		#5 Posted : 06 September 2007 12:05:00(UTC)
Rank: Guest		Posted By Sally Thanks for the responses - particular Chas, thats exactly what I need to know
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Admin		#6 Posted : 06 September 2007 14:17:00(UTC)
Rank: Guest		Posted By Darren Crossman accoridng to ACOP L8 the temerarue must be below 20 degree's after 2 minutes of the water running. There is a confliction with the water supply companies who are allowed to supply water up to 25 degree's
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Admin		#7 Posted : 06 September 2007 14:48:00(UTC)
Rank: Guest		Posted By Sally Thanks - I thought I'd seen a figure somewhere but couldn't find it again.
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