Losing access to a steady supply of clean water can be a big blow to your business, regardless of whether the issue itself a small leak or a city-wide contamination.
Water shortages and scarcity Running out of water poses a greater problem than having a contaminated supply, but there are still multiple ways to handle the situation.
Thankfully, unless the scarcity is a widespread issue, there’s no legal requirements or repercussions to how you deal with the problem, giving you more flexibility when customers and employees are affected.
Storing extra water in backup tanks or bulk-purchased bottles (depending on what it will be used for) can keep your business open during the shortage.
Damaged pipes There are two major types of pipe damage that can occur: leaks and bursts.
Repairing a leaking pipe often requires a plumbing or construction team to turn off the flow, excavate the pipe and replace it with a new one.
Replacing pipe sections in high-pressure areas can be a quick way of eliminating any upcoming damage without needing to constantly monitor the water flow.
This type of leak can drastically lower the stored pressure in a system, so shutting down the incoming flow without being prepared could lead to further damage If you’re expecting pressure to be an issue in the future, it may be a good time to replace your whole system.
Legionella Businesses are legally required to keep their drinking water clean, but Legionella can spread unexpectedly from any natural water if the conditions boost its growth.
Cleaning stagnant water sources such as storage tanks and dead-end pipes is one of the most efficient, but you can prevent Legionella growing entirely if you avoid storing water at any temperature between 20°C to 50°C.