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In response to 7 cases of Legionnaires' disease being linked to a car wash and following consultation with the car wash industry, the Department of Human Services Public Health Branch has issued important information to car wash owners.

What action should you take?

If you currently store warm water in your car wash system you need to:

Cease the practice immediately until longer term options can be taken

OR

Consult a water treatment specialist to discuss methods of disinfecting the warm water to comply with the regulations

Please download a copy of the letter sent to car wash owners. It explains:

1. The risks associated with Legionnaires' disease.
2. Car wash owners legal obligations.
3. Ways to reduce the risk of Legionella growth in car wash systems.

Car wash systems are covered by the Health (Legionella) Regulations 2001. These regulations can be viewed at www.legislation.vic.gov.au. Go to the Victorian law today section and search for Health (Legionella) Regulations 2001.

You can also obtain further information from the Australian Car Wash Association.

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Letter to car wash operators regarding Legionella (48kb, pdf)

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