A retirement scheme in Leeds has confirmed it has found traces of the bacteria Legionella after testing water in one resident’s flat.
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00:00This is the Bentley Court Retirement Housing Scheme, situated in the Meanwood area of Leeds.
00:06The development includes 35 one-bedroom apartments and five two-bedroom bungalows,
00:12all of which are purpose-built properties for rent for people over the age of 55.
00:17On Monday 14th April, Anker, who own and run the site,
00:22confirmed traces of the bacteria Legionella were found following a water test in one resident's flat.
00:28Legionella is a form of bacteria that can lead to Legionnaire's disease,
00:33and Anker are working with the Health and Safety Executive after the resident was taken to hospital after becoming very ill.
00:40A spokesperson for Anker said that after recently conducting water sampling at Bentley Court,
00:46which indicated the presence of Legionella bacteria within an individual flat,
00:51they took swift and comprehensive action to address this, and there is no cause for other residents to be concerned.
00:57They're working closely with the Health and Safety Executive,
01:01who are content with the actions they have taken, both now and in the past,
01:04to understand how the bacteria developed, and to identify any improvements they may be able to make in the future.
01:11According to the NHS site, Legionnaire's disease is a lung infection you can get from inhaling droplets of water
01:18from things like air conditioning or hot tubs.
01:21Although it's uncommon, it can be very serious,
01:24and it's usually caught in places like hotels, hospitals or offices where the bacteria have got into the water supply.
01:31Symptoms include a cough, shortness of breath, chest pain or discomfort,
01:36particularly when breathing or coughing, a high temperature and flu-like symptoms.
01:41Anker have said the health and safety of their residents remains paramount.
01:44Here we go, Painless.
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