Updated 21.8. – Occurrence of Legionella in Blanice, thermal disinfection. ATTENTION hot water 70°C until 24.8.!
Update 21.8.
Due to ongoing thermal disinfection in the hot water system at the Blanice dormitory, the hot water temperature has been set to 70°C. Danger of scalding!!! This temperature will be set until 24.8.2026 at 12.00.
Increased attention, especially when showering and using hot water!!!
Posted 20.8.
The Public Health Authority of the City of Prague
has detected Legionella in one riser of the domestic hot water system at the Blanice dormitory.
For this reason:
- It is prohibited to use hot water from the Blanice dormitory water system for consumption or cooking.
- Limit showering and avoid inhaling water aerosol produced during showering.
The situation is being handled by a specialized company through chemical disinfection, chlorination, and cleaning of the water system.
Thermal disinfection will be carried out by raising the temperature to approximately 70 °C (be aware of the risk of scalding).
The exact date of the thermal disinfection will be announced in due course.
SÚZ/FMD
