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PUBLIC HEALTH AND WELLBEING REGULATIONS 2019 (SR NO 135 OF 2019) - REG 76

Response to notification that cooling tower system is suspected or implicated as a source of infection

If the Secretary has notified a responsible person that a cooling tower system is suspected or implicated as the source of infection in a case or outbreak of Legionellosis, the responsible person must ensure that—

        (a)     a sample of recirculating water is promptly taken and provided to a laboratory to test for Legionella; and

        (b)     the cooling tower system is decontaminated in accordance with any reasonable directions given by the Secretary to the responsible person.

Penalty:     20 penalty units.


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